Harry Potter star looks unrecognisable as villain Miss Trunchbull in Matilda The Musical first look

DAME Emma Thompson is known for some stellar performances on the silver screen, morphing into new characters with ease.

In the new trailer for Roald Dahl's Matilda The Musical, the British actress looks worlds away from her usual appearance.

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From Nanny McPhee in 2005 to Disney's Cruella in 2021, Emma Thompson has some impressive cinema credits on her resume.

Many Harry Potter fans would also be surprised to remember she was handed the role of Professor Sybill Trelawney in the saga based on J.K. Rowling's novels.

But in true chameleon fashion, as Emma is reputed for her radical transformations for her roles, the actress will be appearing in Netflix's Matilda The Musical as the much feared headteacher Miss Trunchbull.

The 63-year-old is thus included in a brand new trailer for the musical movie, released on Wednesday - and looks unrecognisable.

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Emma can be seen wearing the villain's infamous khaki trench coat, sporting her hair scraped back, a far cry from her usual locks and stylish demeanour.

The fearsome Miss Trunchbull will be ruling the school with an iron fist until she meets her match with Matilda Wormwood (to be portrayed by Alisha Weir).

The cast also includes Stephen Graham and Andrea Riseborough, who will play Matilda's parents, and James Bond star Lashana Lynch aka Miss Honey.

Netflix's Mathilda is the cinematic version of the Tim Minchin and Dennis Kelly successful musical, based on Roald Dahl's book of the same name.

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It will follow Matilda, a young girl determined to stand up against Miss Trunchbull harsh ways, arming herself with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind.

In doing so, Matilda realises how much power she holds to dish up some revenge, wreaking havoc in the process much to the dismay of her parents and Miss Trunchbull.

The film is directed by Matthew Warchus, known for his involvement in many award-winning British theatre productions.

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While Emma Thompson needs no introducing, actress Alisha Weir is on her way to become just as accomplished as she has already starred in Darklands (2019) and Don't Leave Home (2018).

Mathilda is set for release on Netflix on December 2, 2022.

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