Nicola Coughlan & Andrew Garfield's New Adventure Movie 'The Magic Faraway Tree' Is For The 'Narnia' Obsessed

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00:00Nicola Coughlin and Andrew Garfield's new adventure movie, The Magic Fairway Tree, is

00:05for the Narnia obsessed.

00:08If you grew up on fantasy books, you've probably dreamed of places like Hogwarts or Narnia,

00:13and now The Magic Fairway Tree fans are getting their own big-screen escape.

00:18Enid Blyton's classic series is being adapted into a feature film that follows three children

00:22who climb a magical tree, meet its quirky residents, and travel to fantastical lands.

00:28Packed with nostalgia and a standout cast, the movie is already in production, with filming

00:33underway since June.

00:35Nicola Coughlin is deep in her fairy era, and the first look at her as Silky in The Magic

00:40Fairway Tree is just as magical as expected.

00:44With her long blonde hair and striking eyes, she instantly captivates.

00:49And honestly, wherever Nicola leads, I'm following.

00:52The Magic Fairway Tree arrives in UK theatres on March 27th, 2026, with a likely US release

00:59following in Fall 2026.

01:02When the Thompson family moves to the English countryside, siblings Joe, Beth, and Franny

01:07discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including treasured characters

01:13Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot, and Saucepin Man, per variety.

01:18At the top of the tree, they're transported to fantastical lands, where their adventures

01:22help the family reconnect and appreciate one another.

01:26The new poster also gives a first glimpse at the film's whimsical characters.

01:30And we're already obsessed.

01:32The child actors haven't been announced, but the adult cast is star-studded.

01:37Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy play parents Tim and Polly, even Enid Blyton might be impressed

01:41we got Spider-Man and the Queen.

01:43With Nicola Coughlin as Silky and Rebecca Ferguson as Dame Snap, plus Nonso Anosie, Jessica

01:49Gunning, Jennifer Saunders, and Dustin Demery Burns.

01:52Fans can relax, the film is in great hands.

01:56Screenwriter Simon Farnaby promises a whimsical, faithful adaptation, while director Ben Gregor,

02:02known for his visually playful comedic style, makes for a perfectly paired creative team.

02:07The Magic Faraway Tree is currently planned as a standalone film, despite the book series

02:12having four installments.

02:14Though titled after the second book, the movie's plot appears closer to the first and may blend

02:18elements from all four since no franchise plans are confirmed.

02:23And yes, I'll be right there with the elementary school crowd on opening night.