And now Netflix released the first teaser for Matildeadaptation of the musical based on the book by Roald Dahllet’s start to be clear about what the movie is in Emma Thompson composes the unbearable and fearful Tronchatoro.

We will talk, or rather, we will remember the classic film by and with Danny DeVito, released in 1996.

For now, the trailer shows that the film version, released in November 2010, is respected, was nominated for a Tony for Best Musical on Broadway, and won the Theater Critics Circle Award for Best Musical.

The story remains the same, that of the girl who has telepathic abilities, and who in Chunchem Hall has to face Tronchatoro (an Emma Thompson at times unrecognizable).

winks and changes

There are nods to the ’96 film, such as Bruce Bolaños devouring the chocolate cake with his hands, or Amanda, whose braids grab her by Tronchatoro and toss her into the air.

And, among the most noticeable changes, Miss Honey, Matilda’s teacher friend, is no longer white but African American, and is played by Lashana Lynch (Nomi in there is no time to diethe last of Bond, and Captain Marvel herself Doctor Strange in the multiverse of madness).

English Stephen Graham (Peaky Blinders Y boiling point) and Andrea Riseborough (seen in Birdman) make up Wormwood’s wedding.

The British Roald Dahl (1916-1990) was the author of books that have come to the cinema, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factoryby Tim Burton, with Johnny Depp (previously there was a version with Gene Wilder; and it was made, also a hit musical), Jim and the giant peachby Henry Selick The good friend giantby Steven Spielberg, e Witchesby Robert Zemeckis. They all have children who are protagonists in extraordinary circumstances.

Australian composer (and also actor) Tim Minchin was, at the time, in charge of composing the songs for the musical, while the screenplay for the original musical was written by Dennis Kelly (creator of Utopia).

The film will premiere on the streaming service for Christmas 2022.

Was the original a success?

The funny thing is that Danny DeVito’s Matilda, at the time of her premiere, wasn’t a hit. Its production cost was estimated at $ 36 million, and what it grossed in North America (the United States and Canada) did not cover it: $ 33,459,000. It became a cult film.

It is believed that Tronchatoro was based on the school director of Liccy Dahl (she was the wife of Roald Dahl and the producer of the film), an extremely creative woman when it came to punishments. Liccy and a friend once tried to bring ice cream to their rooms. When they were discovered, the manager made them wait until dawn while the ice cream melted.

Mara Wilson, the child actress who starred in it, had been a fan of the book since it was read to her at the age of four. After the success of miracle on 34th streetin which he acted, Matilde it was one of many scripts offered to him. And she chose it right away.