Emma Thompson unrecognizable as Miss Trunchbull in ‘Matilda: The Musical’ trailer
nypost.comnew trailer for the Netflix film based on the 1988 Roald Dahl book.The rock musical is in turn based on the Tony-winning project directed by Matthew Warchus and written by Dennis Kelly.
Warchus also returns to direct the silver screen adaption of the show.Trunchbull is the mean, old Crunchem Hall headmaster who is abusive toward a bright, young girl, Matilda (played by Alisha Weir). “This school is full of rebels,” Thompson shrills in the teaser.
The “Love Actually” star dons a tight gray and white bun, a green trench dress, a medley of gadgets and a scowl. Other quick snapshots show swarms of kids wearing school uniforms, singing and dancing through the halls as Matilda joins in.
There was even a snippet of the Bruce Bogtrotter character stuffing his face with chocolate cake, a scene made infamous by young actor Jimmy Karz in a 1996 adaption directed by Danny DeVito.
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