Danny DeVito Reveals Plans for MATILDA Concert Event With Co-Star Mara Wilson
Danny DeVito has revealed that he has plans to reunite with his Matilda co-star Mara Wilson for a concert event that would see them narrating the 1996 film. DeVito not only starred in the original adaptation based on the beloved Roald Dahl book, but he also directed the feature.
DeVito told The Messenger about the reunion that was postponed due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, saying:
“Mara and I were planning to perform Matilda live with the New Jersey Philharmonic Orchestra just before the strike hit. We had it all set, but, after the strike hit, we couldn’t proceed because it would be seen as a promotion for a movie. However, we’re still planning to do that. We’re going to watch the movie with David Newman’s score and try to do it sometime soon, as it seems the strike may be coming to an end — I hope!”
The film follows a six-year-old genius who develops telekinetic powers to defend against her neglectful family and abusive headmistress at school.
The Matilda in Concert event had been originally scheduled for September 9th at the State Theatre in New Jersey, but was postponed due to the actors’ strike.
A statement on the theater’s website reads:
“Everyone involved in this production was very much looking forward to performing together this September, and we are disappointed to have to postpone it, but we look forward to holding the performance on a future date once the strike has concluded.”
As the strike hopefully comes to an end, we will hear more info about this delightful event. Stay tuned.