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‘Magic Faraway Tree’ Director Ben Gregor Knows He Has an Amazing Cast (Exclusive First-Look Image)
The Hollywood ReporterStory by Lily Ford
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A whimsical adaptation of Enid Blyton's beloved 'The Magic Faraway Tree' series, helmed by director Ben Gregor, promises a star-studded, true-hearted adventure for all ages.
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- Director Gregor assembled an eye-watering ensemble including Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Rebecca Ferguson, and Nicola Coughlan, who were 'like a religious conversion' when they connected with the project's fresh, improvisational approach.
- The young leads, Delilah Bennett-Cardy, Billie Gadsdon, and Phoenix Laroche, deliver standout performances that are 'the triumph of the movie,' capturing the emotional journey of kids reconnecting with the magic of the natural world.
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Ben Gregor, Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy, Enid Blyton, Nicola Coughlan, Rebecca Ferguson, Jennifer Saunders, Nonso Anozie, Dustin Demri-Burns, Hiran Abeysekera, Pippa Bennett-Warner, Lenny Henry, Michael Palin, Simon Russell Beale, Simon Farnaby, Delilah Bennett-Cardy, Phoenix Laroche, Billie Gadsdon, Isabella Summers, Lydia Currie, Neal Street Productions, Elysian Film Group, Ashland Hill Media Finance, Florence and the Machine, 'The Magic Faraway Tree'