Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical, or simply Matilda the Musical, is a 2022 musical film directed by Matthew Warchus from a screenplay by Dennis Kelly, based on the stage musical of the same name by Tim Minchin and Kelly, which in turn was based on the 1988 novel Matilda by Roald Dahl. It is the second film adaptation of the novel, following Matilda (1996). The film stars Alisha Weir as the title character, alongside Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham, Andrea Riseborough, Sindhu Vee, and Emma Thompson. In the plot, Matilda Wormwood (Weir), who is neglected and mistreated by her parents (Graham and Riseborough), develops psychokinetic abilities to deal with Miss Trunchbull (Thompson), the ruthless and cruel headmistress of Crunchem Hall School. Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical". Rotten Tomatoes. 9 December 2022. Archived from the original on 3 January 2023 . Retrieved 9 January 2023. The Crank House, in Altadena, stood in for Miss Trunchbull's house. [8] The exterior of Matilda's house is located on Youngwood Drive in Whittier, [9] while the library she visits is the Pasadena Public Library on East Walnut Street in Pasadena. [10]

Dunne, Susan (December 19, 1996). "Ironic 'Matilda' Can Be Enjoyed by Both Adults and Children". Hartford Courant. Spirited Away": Interview with David Newman". ColonneSonore.net. May 6, 2009 . Retrieved July 4, 2023. Two songs are featured in the film. [13] One of them, " Send Me on My Way" by Rusted Root, is played twice: when four-year-old Matilda is left alone at her house, making pancakes, and at the end of the film, set to a montage of Matilda and Miss Honey playing at Miss Trunchbull's former house. The other song is Thurston Harris' " Little Bitty Pretty One", played when Matilda is learning to control her telekinetic powers. The film's original score was composed by David Newman, a frequent collaborator of DeVito. [14] Release [ edit ] Box office [ edit ] Stephen Graham, Sindhu Vee, Andrea Riseborough Join 'Matilda' Cast". April 2021. Archived from the original on 24 March 2022 . Retrieved 9 March 2022.Emily Stedman (4 January 2023). "Where was Matilda the Musical filmed? Filming locations of Netflix film". GoodTo. Archived from the original on 9 January 2023 . Retrieved 9 January 2023. Bergeson, Samantha (15 June 2022). " 'Matilda' Trailer: Emma Thompson Is Unrecognizable as Monstrous Miss Trunchbull in Roald Dahl Musical". IndieWire. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022 . Retrieved 16 June 2022. On 27 November 2018, Netflix was revealed to be adapting Matilda as an animated series, which would be part of an "animated event series" along with other Roald Dahl books such as The BFG, The Twits, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. [7] In November 2019, DeVito said that he "always wanted to" develop a sequel to Matilda, [8] adding that a potential sequel could star Matilda's own child, due to Wilson having aged in the time since. [8] On 28 January 2020, it was reported that Working Title Films would produce, while Netflix will distribute via streaming, and Sony Pictures Releasing, who previously distributed the 1996 film through its TriStar Pictures banner, would handle theatrical and home video exclusively in the UK through the same banner. [9] [10] It was also confirmed that Warchus and Kelly were still involved with the project. [10] Ellen Kane, who worked with choreographer Peter Darling on the stage production, would choreograph. Mara Wilson as Matilda Wormwood; a young, savvy, well-mannered, intelligent 6½-year-old girl whose powers can make anything possible, Miss Honey's adoptive daughter towards the end. In a hospital, while other parents adore their newborn children, Mrs. Wormwood is distraught to learn she is pregnant and in labour. To her husband Mr. Wormwood's confusion, she gives birth to a girl, Matilda. Despite her parents' constant disdain, Matilda becomes a sweet child who loves reading and visits the mobile librarian Mrs. Phelps daily. Upon discovering that Matilda has not been properly schooled, teacher Miss Jennifer Honey and an inspector visit the house to suggest Matilda be sent to Crunchem Hall. Angry about being fined for not sending his daughter to school, Mr. Wormwood warns the severe headmistress, Miss Agatha Trunchbull, about Matilda.

Roger Ebert of Chicago Sun-Times praised the film's oddity, gave it three stars out of four, and wrote: Matilda the Musical Movie Review: A fantastical reboot of a beloved classic". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 5 January 2023 . Retrieved 5 January 2023.Rhea Perlman as Zinnia Wormwood; Harry's wife, Matilda and Michael's neglectful and selfish mother, and a vain and cheery bingo-obsessed parent. Danny DeVito gave incredible gift to Matilda star's dying mum". LADbible. November 18, 2022 . Retrieved April 18, 2023.

Cerio, Gregory (April 29, 1996). "Lessons in Courage". People. Vol.45, no.17. Archived from the original on April 25, 2016 . Retrieved September 20, 2019. Court drama tops box office". The Oshkosh Northwestern. August 5, 1996. p.8. Archived from the original on May 6, 2023 . Retrieved May 6, 2023– via Newspapers.com. Embeth Davidtz as Miss Honey; the kind and devoted teacher at Crunchem Hall who inspires Matilda to believe in the power of what is inside, Matilda's adoptive mother towards the end. Emma Thompson gives Matilda The Musical a deranged villain to remember". The Telegraph. Archived from the original on 31 December 2022 . Retrieved 22 November 2022. Frequently Asked Questions: Mara Wilson Writes Stuff". marawilsonwritesstuff.com. Archived from the original on 12 July 2013 . Retrieved 8 July 2013.Matilda (2022)". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Archived from the original on 4 December 2022 . Retrieved 6 December 2022. Hegarty, Tasha (23 April 2023). "Matilda the Musical finally confirms Netflix UK release date". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 20 May 2023 . Retrieved 20 May 2023.