Lashana Lynch is reportedly in final talks to play Miss Honey in the Netflix film adaptation of the Matilda musical. The Captain Marvel star, 33, is said to be in line to play the classic Roald Dahl character in the upcoming film, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
No child actress has yet been confirmed to play the lead role of super-smart and telekinetic school pupil Matilda, while details on when production will start on the film have yet to be revealed.
The new film's take on Miss Honey is said to mirror her book counterpart and the one from the 1996 film played by Embeth Davidtz, in that she is "'kindly teacher that encourages Matilda and her gifts." The role of evil headmistress Mrs Trunchball is said to be played by Sir Ralph
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