See The Moment Alisha Weir Found Out She Landed ‘Matilda’ Role

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Жыл бұрын

Actors Emma Thompson and Alisha Weir talk starring in “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical” together and the moment Alisha found out she got the title role. Thompson also shares the important lessons kids can learn from failure.
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@robynschwebe4768 Жыл бұрын

I love how Emma looks at Alisha when she is talking about success and failure, and how Alisha really looks like she is trying to take in Emma's wisdom. What an incredible mentor to have!

@monah5532 Жыл бұрын

Alisha's own mother could not look at her daughter with more pride than the way Emma looks at her. I also love how Emma looks and speaks to Alisha as much as she does the adults. I had a crazy, huge smile on my face the whole time: Alisha has the makings of being a great actress.

@mjw12345 Жыл бұрын

I have seen several interviews with Alisha - really classy in all of them she's nearly entirely praising everyone else, director, co-stars, cast....wonderful collegiality!

@MrArtist7777 Жыл бұрын

Just watched the movie on Netflix and it was wonderful!!! Those kids' singing and dancing was amazing and little Alisha was just fantastic!

@ccb7061 Жыл бұрын

I think the question to Emma turned out okay bc she answered it so well. And I loved how she kind of addressed it one on one with Alisha since the answer was supposed to be meant for her anyways. Seems like they‘ve developed a close relationship. 😊 It’s not a terrible question as yes she had failure but she’s also had and is having success and Alisha can learn from that. But the way or timing that they asked it seemed off so it stood out and seemed random and maybe even rude. It didn’t seem malicious but definitely awkward.

@Mari741s Жыл бұрын

It's so adorable to see older more experienced actors give advice to younger and less experienced actors

@hummersd Жыл бұрын

They're both fantastic, as well as the actress that plays Miss Honey. It's the first movie adaptation of a stage musical I actually thought was successful in getting the material across in a creative and well-told manner. The only aspect I enjoyed about seeing it on Broadway was that I met Jennifer Grey who was in attendance, lol. Some numbers were good (the one cut from the film, "Loud" was performed by the amazing Lesli Margherita), but overall was only okay. The movie version though -- even though I knew the major plot point reveal near the end from the show, it actually made my cry with the movie!

@erinmiah8512 10 ай бұрын

What I realised about Miss Honey was the actress had NO interviews about it AT ALL which is unfair because she worked hard and did really well about portraying the character

@herapalacedrama9620 Жыл бұрын

I love Emma she's so elegant and lovely seems like such a humble lady. She's amazing. Can't wait to see this film! Talented young actress also Alisha great future ahead.

@baitedlol6972 Жыл бұрын

She is so incredibly bright for her age, she's going to be a huge success I love Emma Thompson

@brandonbuzz7075 Жыл бұрын

Totally teared up at 01:58 seeing her excitement getting the part, also, bonus she has pigtails which Trunchbull surely hates lol

@shainarobb5473 8 күн бұрын

I am so thankful for everything that I’ve ever had seen from Matilda Because of what it inspires me to See the Matilda the musical

@denisefreitas6727 Жыл бұрын

Absolutista brilliant movie! Alisha is adorable and very talented, and Emma is amazing! The entire cast is fantastic!

@ravenblair6712 Жыл бұрын

Those kids were incredibly talented!! I applaud them all!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

@manuelorozco7760 Жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to the movie. The little girl is adorable for her age. Emma as lovely as ever I’ve been a fan of since Nanny McPhee and Harry Potter

@foxteen8721 Жыл бұрын

Funny how she goes from a child future teacher, to a child controller to a child abuser.

@manuelorozco7760 Жыл бұрын

@@foxteen8721 I get the teacher part but not the rest. I’ll let you know when I watch the movie soon

@foxteen8721 Жыл бұрын

@@manuelorozco7760 Nanny McPhee, controlling naughty kids and now Miss Trunchbull abusing innocent kids.

@manuelorozco7760 Жыл бұрын

@@foxteen8721 Oh now I remember

@ju2545 11 ай бұрын

She’s 13

@cece8095 Жыл бұрын

That moment when the lady who plays Ms trenchbol is Ms honey in real life lol. It makes my maternal heart sooo stinkin happy that that sweet precious baby got to act with Emma Thompson. I really don’t think you can be in better hands. I have yet to see any of the movies that lady has done in the last few years lol. I love it when I get to see child actors in great opportunities with caring, safe & talented grownups:) Hoda, Jenna & Emma, it makes my heart happy. & with her supportive family backstage. So sweet. 💖😊🙏🏻

@Nargon46 Жыл бұрын

I just saw it, brilliant movie! These two did so great. I have to admit, after years of poor movie musicals, I was somewhat skeptical of this, even after seeing the awesome trailer I still have reservations. But man, they melted away as soon as the film started. This was so amazing.

@erinmiah8512 10 ай бұрын

Musicals aren’t always that good but this it is heart warming

@shainarobb5473 8 күн бұрын

Emma Thompson is incredible Outstanding extraordinary spectacular and thoughtful considerate merciful caring compassionate soul no matter what I know about her because Emma Thompson is humble person who Is resilient strong powerful independent woman

@TWolf317 Жыл бұрын

I just finished watching it and it was amazing! It's interesting that at one point near the end, I actually wondered about landing that leading role and how many kids must have tried out for it. It has to one of the most sought after children's roles ever. They clearly made the right casting choice. Everyone was fantastic!

@ju2545 11 ай бұрын

And she’s lucky too cuz usually for British movies they use British actors, cuz it’s easier

@yulii666 Жыл бұрын

What the...the question they asked Emma was so out of left field lmao. It could've been worded better, but thankfully Emma handled it with such grace and turned it into a teaching moment. Can't say I'm surprised though. "Failure is good!" 😂

@SpiderMan10340 Жыл бұрын

For real, where did that come from 😂

@emilyseye9483 Жыл бұрын

Yeah it seemed catty. Like let’s bring up this thing you failed at and is probably embarrassing. But yeah she definitely handled it well

@codswallop321 11 ай бұрын

The interviewers are actually not very good at their jobs. Luckily Thompson is a seasoned pro and styled it out.

@kyle6838 Жыл бұрын

She is just adorable big ray of light 🌞

@shainarobb5473 Ай бұрын

Emma Thompson is devoted dedicated loyal faithful in everything that she is about because of what I know about emma Thompson Is so important humble resilient strong powerful independent passionate humble person that she is

@drew2c659 Жыл бұрын

Emma Thompson looks stunning!!

@kristinamyrteza4729 29 күн бұрын

I love Alisha she seems like such a sweetheart especially in Abigail very talented ❤❤❤

@michelletodd61 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely LOVED this Matilda. I think we are going to watch it again.

@shainarobb5473 Ай бұрын

It’s the same as anyone who can be ambassadors for respect and Showing your true colors

@Sarah-fr2ft Жыл бұрын

I remember seeing this on Tiktok. So wholesome.

@joyh.729 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful movie! Awesome acting and amazing talent of the entire cast. Alisha & Emma were my faves♥️

@shainarobb5473 Ай бұрын

Emma Thompson Is my favorite actress

@staceythomas8515 Ай бұрын

I love Alisha's voice ❤❤❤❤

@staceythomas8515 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@PikaLink91 Жыл бұрын

Just watched the movie myself, in Danish mind you, and absolutely loved it. While it may be herecy to some of you to watch such a great movie in anything but the original language, keep in mind that I watched the Danish play earlier this year with the songs and all translated as well. I absolutely loved the play, went to see it 4 times in fact, and was devastated to learn that the Danish soundtrack would not be released to the public, so booting up this movie and learning I could watch it in Danish and that all the songs I had come to love were more or less the same, brought a tear to my eye. And I assure you all, that the girl voicing Alisha in Danish does a great job and definitely does the young performer justice.

@grace_d1or 9 ай бұрын

Alisha inspires me so much as a young stage actress who is around her age I have been doing stage acing for 7 years and this year I decided to audition for the biggest show in my country and callbacks are sometime this week so im super nervous anyways Alisha is Irish and so am i and I found it so amazing that she is only 13 and is a big movie star already and someday I would love to be in a movie its my dream and her British accent is amazing and she just is amazing and so talented!

@Adorxkenzie Ай бұрын

Her reaction was so cute 🥹💕 I love Alisha ❤

@Irishgirl7 Жыл бұрын

And doesn’t Alisha do the British accent very well! Go on Alisha!!

@laurenmalone232 Жыл бұрын

😂 that would be because she’s British

@charleyyxx6591 Жыл бұрын

@@laurenmalone232 Alisha is Irish, her accent is nothing like what she has to do in the movie! She does do a fabulous job

@charleyyxx6591 Жыл бұрын

@@Joe-wt6eh I know that. I just said she's Irish.

@jensummers2 Жыл бұрын

@@Joe-wt6eh Ireland is not part of Great Britain, actually! But Northern Ireland is part of the UK. Alisha is from Dublin, which is in the Republic of Ireland so she’s Irish, not British. Can definitely be confusing.

@jakehiller6444 Жыл бұрын

@@Joe-wt6eh Ireland is not in Great Britain ffs. Google is your friend.

@ceciliamcgarvey7070 Жыл бұрын

At 1st I thought it was going to be a bad movie but glad I continued to watch. I loved it! Alisha was amazing!

@sasthesasquatch Жыл бұрын

shes so gorgeous!

@amirlavie Жыл бұрын

Alish is the cutest girl in the world. She is absolutely adorable in a fantastic movie. Ema Thompson should win an Oscar for her roll!

@evelyn_lavender Жыл бұрын

“It has nothing to do with u, u horrible little squirt” 😂

@amirlavie Жыл бұрын

Emma is such wise woman ❤

@retroz1lla Жыл бұрын

As a huge fan of the original novel and the 1996 movies, I loved the musical-to-movie adaptation, and usually I'm not a fan of remakes or new adaptations of old classics. Only thing I was sad about was that the hilarious number "Telly" sung by Mr. Wormwood was left out.

@dhanakhei9911 Жыл бұрын

Loved every minute of it !

@imdoughankinson Жыл бұрын

This is one of the best interviews I’ve ever seen. The three women came together to create a life-changing teaching moment. Alicia will remember this advice forever.

@mont9150 Жыл бұрын

i love the headmistress actor

@xxmandyDxx Жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to see the musical with my 4 year old, xxx she played a part in a recent performance - this video so cute x

@rachaelmalley6806 11 ай бұрын

Matilda I love your expressions and your so smart I love your cheeky in cheeky too

@biggestberryfan Жыл бұрын

I was Miss Trunchbull in Matilda the Musical JR in my drama school, and watching the movie, I was so different to the movie-version!! 😂

@rachaelmalley6806 11 ай бұрын

I love how in real life you like an adult and in the Matilda musical you are like a cheeky little girl

@monicaking2140 Жыл бұрын

Emma is the best ❤

@eew12 Жыл бұрын

I loved this movie. It was just amazing!!!

@carlco3378 Жыл бұрын

I knew, Ms Trenchbull looked kind of familiar. However I didn't recognize her as Emma Thomson. So cool!! 😅😆🙈

@anniemchugh239 Жыл бұрын

WOW for so long i was wanting too see the Matilda The Musical I finally got to see it it is so good I bet it was fun I wish I could of been acting and singing in it

@XFlexiLexiX Жыл бұрын

The fact Emma was acting as trunchbell who was the opposite but still did great!

@cristinaex2339 Жыл бұрын

Can't wait!!!

@marthavelandia3347 Жыл бұрын

Matilda te amoooooo

@stellahunt8177 Жыл бұрын

I love the movie!! It is me and my sister’s favorite movie!! I have always dreamed of being like u Alisha Weir!

@amarijohnson7726 Жыл бұрын

I loved the new movie Matilda the musical i even watched it 3 times😃 🎥

@akinwaleakingboye3976 10 ай бұрын

Awesome movie great actors

@kimypedia642 Жыл бұрын

The question to Emma was rude😂😂😂 although it was asked on good grounds

@mpmattmartin2 Жыл бұрын

I was thinking that too at first. But, Emma turned it into an opportunity to give that young lady some very good advice that I hope she listens to in the years to come. She has entered a vicious industry at a very young age. And I'm sure Emma realizes that more than most.

@jakehiller6444 Жыл бұрын

Why did they bring up Emma Thompson's failed variety show? Lol

@tandfadams5535 Жыл бұрын

As an example of how failing one time doesn’t make you a failure

@seirrasky3581 Жыл бұрын

Yeah! It was shady. Not the right place or time. They are suppose to discuss the success of the movie.

@reaperarvs Жыл бұрын

i watched the movie. She's amazing and the cast what a performance.

@baitedlol6972 Жыл бұрын

I want Emma Thomson as my second Mum 😂

@Georgian2go Жыл бұрын

@hdb80 Жыл бұрын

Emma is stunning, so classy and beautiful!

@enchantedsinging376 11 ай бұрын

awesome!🤩

@madisonwharton Жыл бұрын

And she looks so pretty

@mpmattmartin2 Жыл бұрын

OMG she talks like the woman from Touched by an Angel. I think because I watched that show growing up, I have always associated this irish accident with innocence and purity.

@camryncrick Жыл бұрын

Alisha is soooo 🤩 pretty

@rebeccadodd872 Жыл бұрын

You're adorable good job

@Editfootballer7 Жыл бұрын

She is sooooo cute

@marthavelandia3347 Жыл бұрын

Matilde te amoooo

@emilyisthebest.123 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love the movie Alisha, My 3 favourite songs is where you had to do p.e, My second is revolting children, my 1st favourite is School Song, thank you for all the great memories, and keep going on your skills! Hope you have a nice day!

@rachaelmalley6806 11 ай бұрын

I love your hair

@sixtysecondvlog Жыл бұрын

Matthew Warchus who directs the film, and the stage show, taught me drama at school.

@gerardicosas Жыл бұрын

AMAZINGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG MOVIE MUSICAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@ellenday2155 Жыл бұрын

I love the original Matilda with Mara Wilson but would love to see this version and see how it compares!

@DanielleMalkinNinja Жыл бұрын

It’s very different, very imaginative, almost like a make believe world at times. There are little details that are the same but many things are vastly different from the original movie.

@Liviahel Жыл бұрын

why compare? they're completely different formats

@josefinamontico4536 Жыл бұрын

This new movie has nothing to do with the 1996 film. This movie is an adaptation from the West End Musical which is based on the book

@reg-sg9qz Жыл бұрын

I loved the original movie as well. I just watched this musical version yesterday and it was soooo good. There are differences from the original but the plot of the story is just the same. Emma Thompson and Alisha Weir and the rest of the cast did an amazing job. The songs, wow, so emotional and moving.

@bros402 Жыл бұрын

I watched this one last night and it was very fun. 1996 is better in some ways, this is better in others - but it is more like apples and... not oranges, but something similar to an apple but a totally different take on it. Both are enjoyable, but I kept comparing the Wormwoods in 1996 to this one, thinking how much more natural those ones were. The Wormwoods in this felt much less fleshed out, but the songs in this were amazing. tl;dr Both are good, just depends on what you are in the mood for.

@oiification Жыл бұрын

Of course she's Irish. The best people

@michelleruttiman3525 Жыл бұрын

Aww she is so cute at fisrt I thought she was 8 or 9😅❤️

@KyleMUC Жыл бұрын

All the Americans wondering why this film version is so British 🙄😆🤣

@itsmeevie4347 Жыл бұрын

Netflix Xmas day? Yayyayayaayayyaya

@racheljohnson4170 Жыл бұрын

I know like all the words in Matilda the musical watched is 7 times

@rappaportfam891 Жыл бұрын

I watched Matilda the musical a lot

@qwertyTRiG Жыл бұрын

Big Dublin accent on her!

@hughiebrophyHind 5 ай бұрын

Nice

@marywalsh7116 Жыл бұрын

Well done for getting the part of matilda I wish I did but I am going to be on the everyman stage and it is for center stage the play is matilda but I am not matilda I wish I was love the movie

@marvellousaunt Жыл бұрын

ITS NOT A BOARDING SCHOOL. It’s just a normal school. Americans, “British” kids don’t only go to boarding schools. Regular schools exist 🙄

@gothicgolem2947 Жыл бұрын

Ummm actually we do have boarding schools too

@marvellousaunt Жыл бұрын

@@gothicgolem2947 yes, and that’s why I said we don’t ONLY go to boarding schools

@gothicgolem2947 Жыл бұрын

@@marvellousaunt oh ok sorry

@artscafe9371 Жыл бұрын

@@gothicgolem2947 Did you have to start off with "ummmm" are you meditating or something?

@gothicgolem2947 Жыл бұрын

@@artscafe9371 ummm no but I wanted too

@sophiafarrugia 3 ай бұрын

I LOVE YOU MATILDA I WOCH YOR MUVI MOR DEN WANS MY NANE IS SOPHIA.

@ashtoncocoandrosey Жыл бұрын

Omg my little sister loves you in the back of the car you can hear her singing the songs

@PastelCloudYT Жыл бұрын

it’s not a boarding school! i’m british and there’s barely any boarding schools there just normal like that one!

@ju2545 11 ай бұрын

They’re prob thinking of 100+ yrs ago

@nicolehigham9295 Жыл бұрын

Good

@3lla28 Жыл бұрын

Wait She is 13😮 I am so Surprised edit omg Ty for the likes Edit MOM I'm famous

@meganthursby2002 Жыл бұрын

I thought she was 10

@coenfealy4731 Жыл бұрын

I thought she was 6 because that’s how old Matilda is supposed to be

@elliereed9890 Жыл бұрын

@@coenfealy4731 Matilda was 5 when she started school in the book. They changed it for the 1996 film

@dancerztalentz2587 Жыл бұрын

She was 11 when it was filmed

@Helloitsme-vq3wd Жыл бұрын

Omg I thought she was 9 or 10 I didn’t think she was 13

@alexisellis1393 Жыл бұрын

Hi you ❤ two

@sunseeker8457 Жыл бұрын

Alisha reminds me of the Harry Potter star Emma Watson.......

@gillybalmer9072 Жыл бұрын

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaa next time you see aleasha can you tell her I love her so so so so so so much and that is my favorat movie and I’m her biggest fan 🎉 😊😂😊😊😊😊😊😊😊