Rebecca Ferguson stars in Neal Avenue Productions, Elysian Movie Group and Ashland Hill Media Finance’s adaptation of Enid Blyton’s The Magic Faraway Tree Film.
The movie is customized from Blyton’s beloved “The Faraway Tree” sequence, which follows the Thompson household as they transfer to the English countryside and uncover a magical tree. The inhabitants of this fantastical tree transport guests to faraway locations, setting the stage for a sequence of whimsical adventures. Ferguson will play Mrs. Spe, the story’s terrifying headmistress. The script is written by Simon Farnaby (“Wonka,” “Paddington 2”).
The “Dune” and “Mission: Unattainable” actor will star within the fantasy journey movie alongside beforehand introduced actors Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy. The forged additionally consists of Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie, Jessica Gunning, Dustin Demri Jones, Mark Heap, Oliver Chris, Lenny Henry, Simon Russell Beale, Michael Palin, Jennifer Saunders, Hiran Abeysekera and Pippa Bennett-Warner. New forged members Delilah Bennett-Cuddy, Billie Gadsden and Phoenix LaRoche play the Thompson kids.
Ferguson’s 2024 slate consists of Peaky Blinders reverse Cillian Murphy, Mercy with Chris Pratt , and Kathryn Bigelow’s upcoming function. The second season of the Apple TV sequence “Silo,” which she stars in and produces, will premiere on November 15.
Director Ben Gregor stated: “Rebecca is a commanding presence on the display, one of many most interesting actors of her technology and shall be an thrilling addition to our filmography.”
Producers embrace Pippa Harris and Nicholas Brown for Neal Avenue Productions, Danny Perkins and Jane Hooks for Elysian Movie Group. Ashland Hill Media Finance is absolutely financing the movie, Palisades Park Photos is dealing with worldwide gross sales, and CAA Media Finance co-represents U.S. rights.
Ferguson is represented by Chalcot Sq., CAA and Nameless Content material.
