Rebecca Ferguson Joins ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ Cast
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Rebecca Ferguson has been cast in Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group and Ashland Hill Media Finance’s adaptation of Enid Blyton‘s “The Magic Faraway Tree.” The film, based on Blyton’s beloved “The Faraway Tree” series, follows the Thompson family as they move to the English countryside and discover a magical tree.
The fantastical tree’s residents transport visitors to distant lands, setting the stage for a series of whimsical adventures.
Ferguson will play Dame Snap, the story’s terrifying headmistress character. The screenplay is by Simon Farnaby (“Wonka,” “Paddington 2”).
The “Dune” and “Mission: Impossible” actor joins previously announced cast members Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy in the fantasy adventure film.
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