Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical recently dropped on Netflix, and to say it is utterly delightful is a massive understatement.
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It's based on the musical which was based on the novel by Roald Dahl. The novel was also the basis for the iconic 1996 movie starring Mara Wilson and Danny DeVito.
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Let's make one thing clear: both this and the 1996 movie are amazing, and you can certainly make room for each of them in your heart.
Plus, they're different enough that it's a totally new experience! For starters, the 2022 version has songs and is set in England.
In the spirit of celebrating both movies, here's how the characters looked in the 1996 movie compared to the 2022 movie:
1.Matilda Wormwood was played by Mara Wilson in 1996 and Alisha Weir in 2022.
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2.Miss Trunchbull was played by Pam Ferris in 1996 and Emma Thompson in 2022.
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3.Miss Honey was played by Embeth Davidtz in 1996 and Lashana Lynch in 2022.
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