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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.
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