The New "Matilda the Musical" Trailer Spotlights Lashana Lynch as Miss Honey

It was first revealed that Lynch will portray Miss Honey in the film, followed by the 15 Jan. confirmation that Thompson will play formidable headteacher Miss Trunchbull.

Academy Award winner Ralph Fiennes was originally in talks for the part, as the character of Trunchbull is actually played by a man in theater productions of "Matilda the Musical." However, Netflix's movie musical landed on Thompson for the role. "We haven't had to build the appearance of Trunchbull as a woman before!" director Matthew Warchus told the Daily Mail.

"Matilda the Musical" also stars Weir as Matilda Wormwood. Andrea Riseborough and Stephen Graham will play Mrs. and Mr. Wormwood, respectively.

Based on the book by Roald Dahl, "Matilda the Musical" follows a young girl with telekinetic powers and a great love for reading. She attends a school run by an abusive headmistress called Miss Trunchbull but finds that she can use her powers to fight back against both Miss Trunchbull and her cruel parents. She winds up developing a close bond with a kind teacher named Miss Honey.

"Matilda the Musical" will be released by Sony Pictures in cinemas on 25 November 2022. It will be then distributed by Netflix next summer.