Emma Thompson Talks Transforming Into Trunchbull In ‘Matilda’

Actor Emma Thompson talks about going full-villain in “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical,” giving insight into how she transformed into Miss Trunchbull. She also looks back on her roles in “Good Luck to You, Leo Grande” and the holiday classic “Love Actually.”
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[@UXtatic]

After Nanny McPhee...I will believe anything with Emma. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@kendalberry9058]

Once when I kinda didn't realize that Nanny McPhee was Emma Thompson

[@thexxit]

Emma looks so fabulous! I cannot wait to see this. She's amazing in everything she's in!

[@djcoisalinda]

Can’t wait for Christmas Day! This was one of my ultimate favorite books and movies growing up! ❤ Emma Thompson is an outstanding actor. So excited.

[@YourFellowRNRSisterFan98]

Me too,I love the book and I love the original Matilda and I’m aware this is not a remake of it? But I bet there’s a lot of similarities. I cannot wait to see it.

[@Encantomimi]

Guess you like books then

[@senguptasayn]

Emma is fabulous in whatever she's in. Really waiting to see Goodluck!

[@janetmarcum9030]

Love, love, love Emma Thompson so so much. Such a pro! So good! So so good! 💙

[@amberbrookes4495]

miss trunchbull has been my favourite character when I watched the original matilda but im glad emma I playing my favourite character I love emma thompson its 15 years for nanny macphee and 1 year for matilda but yeah anyways I cant wait until it comes out onto Netflix because I can watch it every day non stop seeing emma thompson playing miss trunchbull sometimes I like to call trunchbull mama trunchbull because she taught me everything I had to know and stuff so yeah seeing emma thompson playing as trunchbull brought joy to my heart so keep my childhood going of my love and obsesstion of miss trunchbull I just love her so much thank you emma thompson nanny macphee miss trunchbull. Amber

[@ochrechap]

Oh my oh my!! Oscar buzz! Again! Wow!

[@daoyang5988]

Emma Thompson guest stars! Guest starring with Emma Thompson as Allison Lincoln Trunchbull.

[@bethanneshafer4987]

Omg I only just found out bout this today and omg didn't know bout this but very great movie

[@robertgillrobbiegillandjoj2759]

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