What We Know About the 'Matilda' Reunion
'Matilda' starring Danny DeVito, Mara Wilson and Rhea Perlman.
Danny DeVito hasn't given up on the possibility of a Matilda reunion. The actor, who starred in and directed the 1996 adaptation of the Roald Dahl children's book, told The Messenger that previously confirmed plans for a concert event are still in the works.
“Mara [Wilson] and I were planning to perform Matilda live with the New Jersey Philharmonic Orchestra just before the strike hit,” he said, referring to the SAG-AFTRA strike that commenced in July. “We had it all set, but, after the strike hit, we couldn’t proceed because it would be seen as a promotion for a movie.”
The film stars Wilson as the title character, a 6-year-old prodigy with deadbeat parents (DeVito and Rhea Perlman), a cruel headmistress and, oh yeah, telekinetic powers.
Here's what we know about the potential reunion.
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What will happen at the Matilda reunion?
The Matilda in Concert event had been scheduled for Sep. 9 at the State Theatre New Jersey, but was put on hold when the strike hit.
The idea was for DeVito to join acclaimed film composer David Newman and the New Jersey Symphony in a performance of the movie. Although the website didn't mention Wilson's participation, DeVito revealed in his interview with The Messenger that Wilson was set to join.
“Everyone involved in this production was very much looking forward to performing together this September, and we are disappointed to have to postpone it, but we look forward to holding the performance on a future date once the strike has concluded,” the theater said in a statement on its website.
When is the Matilda reunion?
It was supposed to happen in September but now the date is TBD.
“...[W]e’re still planning to do [it]," DeVito said. "We’re going to watch the movie with David Newman’s score and try to do it sometime soon, as it seems the strike may be coming to an end—I hope!”
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Where is the Matilda reunion?
Assuming it's rescheduled, the reunion will take place at the State Theatre New Jersey in New Brunswick.
Who from the cast will be at the Matilda reunion?
DeVito has confirmed that he and Wilson will participate in the reunion, but it's unclear at this point whether anyone else from the original cast, like Perlman, Embeth Davidtz (who played Matilda's loving teacher Miss Honey) or Pam Ferris (who played the mean Miss Trunchbull) are slated to join. Watch this space for updates!
