Emma Thompson & Alisha Weir Adorably Hug At ‘Matilda: The Musical’ Press Event

Even though she plays the cold-hearted principal Miss Trunchbull in the upcoming film adaptation of the musical take on Roald Dahl’s classic story, Emma Thompson and her co-star Alisha Weir were all cuddles at the press conference for Matilda: The Musical. The film is coming to Netflix this December following its acclaimed West End premiere many years back in 2011.

The musical was written by the Australian musician and comedian Tim Minchin. This adaptation was written by Dennis Kelly and directed by Matthew Warchus, who has been serving as Artistic Director of the Old Vic theater since 2015. Lashana Lynch will be playing Matilda’s teacher Miss Honey, while Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough will be playing her despicable parents Mr. and Mrs. Wormwood.