Lashanna Lynch in the final calls to star as Miss Honey in the Matilda musical film for Netflix
While fans are waiting to see Lashanna Lynch and Daniel Craig in the new James Bond movie No Time To Die, Lynch has found her next role.
The 33-year-old actress is in the latest talks to star in Netflix’s musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s Matilda, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Production hasn’t found the young actress to play the title character at this point, and there’s no indication when filming can begin.
New Role: While fans are still waiting to see Lashanna Lynch and Daniel Craig in the new James Bond movie No Time To Die, Lynch has found her next role.
The musical follows a precocious 5-year-old girl who discovers she has telekinetic powers, which she uses to protect her friends and turn bullies.
Lynch plays Miss Honey, described as a “kind teacher who encourages Matilda and her gifts.”
Although Matilda is not yet to be cast, Ralph Fiennes was attached to playing Mrs. Trunchbull, continuing a tradition of male characters portraying the headmistress.
Miss Honey: Lynch plays Miss Honey, described as a ‘kind teacher who encourages Matilda and her gifts’
The character was played by a woman in the 1996 film adaptation, where Pam Ferris took the part, but the musical always had a male actor like Trunchbull, including Bertie Cavell, Bryce Ryness, Craige Els, with Craig Bierko even as a replacement. on Broadway.
The role of Miss Honey also represents a significant change, with the role played by white women.
Embeth Davidtz portrayed the teacher in the 1996 film adaptation of the film, with the roles played by Lauren Ward, Jennifer Bowles and Carly Thoms in the musical.
Big Change: The role of Miss Honey also represents a major change, with the role played by white women
The Netflix musical is being directed by Matthew Warchus, who was at the helm of the musical.
He will work from an adapted screenplay by original playwright Dennis Kelly, with Tim Minchin returning to provide original music and lyrics.
The musical debuted with a 12-week trial with the Royal Shakespeare Company in November 2010, before debuting on the West End in November 2011 and debuting on Broadway in April 2013.
Musical: The Netflix musical is directed by Matthew Warchus, who was at the helm of the musical
Music: He will work from an adapted screenplay by original playwright Dennis Kelly, with Tim Minchin (center) returning to provide original music and lyrics.
Stage: The stage musical debuted with a 12-week trial with the Royal Shakespeare Company in November 2010, before debuting in the West End in November 2011 and debuting on Broadway in April 2013.
Lynch appeared in a handful of films such as Fast Girls, Powder Room and Brotherhood before her breakthrough debut in 2019’s Captain Marvel.
She played Monica Rambeau in the Marvel Studios blockbuster, which she followed up in December with The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud.
She will then star in the highly anticipated James Bond movie No Time To Die, scheduled for release on April 2.
Monica: She played Monica Rambeau in the Marvel Studios blockbuster, which she followed in December with The Intergalactic Adventures of Max Cloud
Coming soon: she will next appear in the highly anticipated James Bond movie No Time To Die, slated for release on April 2