The Roald Dahl story is being adapted for the screen once more.
Sony Pictures and Netflix are partnering on a film adaptation of the story about a child prodigy with magic powers who is mistreated by her parents and cruel headmistress but forms a strong bond with her teacher Miss Honey.
This time, however, the film will be adapted from Matilda the musical. According to The Hollywood Reporter which was first to report the news the film will get a full theatrical release before premiering on the steamer.
The film adaptation will be helmed by Matthew Warchus. Dennis Kelly will write the screenplay
Representatives from Sony and Netflix declined to comment.
