Rebecca Ferguson Joins Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nicola Coughlan in ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’

Rebecca Ferguson, renowned for her roles in Dune and Mission Impossible, is set to join a stellar cast in the film adaptation of Enid Blyton’s beloved children’s classic The Magic Faraway Tree. She will star alongside Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nicola Coughlan, Jessica Gunning, and Jennifer Saunders.

Ferguson will portray Dame Snap, the story’s headmistress and one of Blyton’s most iconic villains.

Produced by Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group, and Ashland Hill Media Finance, The Magic Faraway Tree is currently in production.

Based on the Faraway Tree series, the film follows the adventures of Polly (played by Foy) and Tim Thompson (played by Garfield) and their children Beth, Joe, and Fran. The family is forced to move to the remote English countryside, where the children discover a magical tree filled with extraordinary and eccentric inhabitants.

The magical tree, capable of transporting visitors to fantastical lands, will feature a host of memorable characters. Nicola Coughlan takes on the role of Silky, the woodland fairy, while Nonso Anozie will portray group leader Moonface. Jessica Gunning will play Dame Washalot, and Dustin Demri-Burns takes on the role of Saucepan Man. Jennifer Saunders is set to play the children’s ruthless Grandma.

“Rebecca is a towering screen presence, one of the finest actors of her generation, and will be an electrifying addition to our movie,” said director Ben Gregor, known for his work on projects such as Britannia, Cuckoo, Black Ops, and Fatherhood.

Ferguson’s role in The Magic Faraway Tree, adapted by Simon Farnaby (known for Wonka and Paddington 2), adds another significant project to her already impressive filmography. Her upcoming projects include the Peaky Blinders movie alongside Cillian Murphy and Mercy with Chris Pratt.

Ashland Hill Media Finance is the primary financier for The Magic Faraway Tree. Palisades Park Pictures is managing worldwide sales, with CAA Media Finance co-representing U.S. rights.

Source: various news outlets