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Emma Thompson and Lashana Lynch looked in good spirits as they joined co-star Alisha Weir at the premiere of Matilda The Musical at the Royal Festival Hall as part of the BFI London Film Festival on Wednesday.
The actress, 63, who plays Miss Trunchbull in the film, cut a stylish figure as she walked the red carpet alongside her fellow co-stars.
Emma donned a beige leather jacket for the evening with a tassel detail which she wore with black trousers.
The film star also sported a white printed T-shirt and added height to her frame with a pair of black leather boots.
Emma, who completed her look with dark brown earrings, grinned from ear-to-ear as she was greeted by hundreds of fans who lined the red carpet.
Alisha, who plays the lead role of Matilda in the flick, was joined on the red carpet by actor Stephen Graham who plays her father Mr. Wormwood.
The Irish actress sported a white dress with a pleated hemline and a baby blue waist strap.
Big screen debut: Alisha, who plays the lead role of Matilda in the flick, sported a white dress with a pleated hemline and a baby blue waist strap
Co-stars: Alisha was joined on the red carpet by Stephen Graham, who plays her father Mr. Wormwood
Career defining role: Born on September 26, 2009 and raised in the Knocklyon area of Dublin, Alisha Weir has been plucked from relative obscurity to play the 'brilliant' Matilda Wormwood, a schoolgirl with a vivid imagination who dares to take a stand and turn her wildest dreams into a reality
Stephen, who attended the premiere alongside his wife Hannah Walters, looked smart in a navy blazer and matching trousers which he wore with a black shirt.
Lashana Lynch, who plays Miss Honey, looked sensational for the evening in a multi-coloured sleeveless dress with a sequined embellishment.
The garment featured a diamond print while the No Time To Die star added height to her frame with a pair of black heels.
Sindu Vee, who plays Mrs. Phelps in the musical, cut a glamorous figure in a black strapless gown.
The actress also sported an eye-catching gold necklace and matching arm bands while she added to her look with a burgundy clutch bag.
Born on September 26, 2009 and raised in the Knocklyon area of Dublin, Alisha has been plucked from relative obscurity to play the 'brilliant' Matilda Wormwood, a schoolgirl with a vivid imagination who dares to take a stand and turn her wildest dreams into a reality.
Looking good: Emma donned a beige leather jacket for the evening with a tassel detail which she wore with black trousers
Role: Emma underwent a dramatic transformation for her role as Miss Trunchbull
It could almost be art imitating life for the young Irish actress, who won the coveted role when she was an 11-year old drama student with little professional experience to speak of.
Now aged 13 and on the verge of a major promotional campaign with an A-list group of actors, Weir appears to be completing a remarkable leap from independent features to international stardom.
Before stepping into Matilda's tiny shoes, the young actress and singer
