Netflix officials announced the casting news on social media, with the two-time Oscar winner set to appear alongside Lashana Lynch as kindly teacher Miss Honey, and newcomer Alisha Weir, who will play the titular child genius.
Dame Emma Thompson to play Miss Trunchbull in Netflix's Matilda
Dame Emma Thompson has been cast as evil headmistress Miss Trunchbull in the Netflix adaptation of 'Matilda'.
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