Nicola Coughlan and Jessica Gunning Cast in 'The Magic Faraway Tree' Adaptation
The star-studded film brings Enid Blyton's beloved children's series to life with a diverse cast and acclaimed production team.
- Nicola Coughlan will play the woodland fairy Silky, while Jessica Gunning takes on the role of Dame Washalot.
- Other cast members include Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Nonso Anozie, and Dustin Demri-Burns.
- British icons Lenny Henry, Michael Palin, and Simon Russell Beale join as mystical wise men from the Land of Know-Alls.
- The film is directed by Ben Gregor and adapted by BAFTA winner Simon Farnaby.
- Production begins later this month across the U.K.