A young Irish actress has bagged the role of a lifetime starring alongside Emma Thompson in Netflix’s musical adaption of Matilda.
Alisha Weir who hails from Knocklyon in Dublin has just landed the coveted role which is based on the beloved Roal Dahl book.
While the 11-year-old might be a relative newcomer to us Alisha has been quietly making a name for herself for some time now.
Her credits include an appearance in the 2018 horror flick Don’t Leave Home and the award-winning Wireman. Alisha has also starred in Darklands, numerous stage productions, and Dancing With the Stars’ Mary Poppins routine.
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