Andrew Garfield has been cast in the big screen adaptation of Enid Blyton's 'The Magic Faraway Tree'
Andrew Garfield plays the role of the children’s father, Tim, in the big-screen adaptation.
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After nearly 80 years of waiting, Enid Blyton’s popular children's novel, "The Magic Faraway Tree", is set to be transformed into a big-screen adventure.
The adaptation will follow the magical escapades of three children and is slated for release in March 2026.
Originally published in 1939, the "Faraway Tree" series has enchanted generations of people with its tales of whimsy.
BAFTA winner Simon Farnaby, known for his work on "Paddington 2", is leading the adaptation, while Ben Gregor, who has directed shows like "Cuckoo" and "Doc Martin", will take the helm as director.
Enid Blyton's "The Magic Faraway Tree" is currently being filmed and is expected to be released in cinemas in March 2026.
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The story will centre on three siblings, Joe, Beth and Frannie, who discover a magical tree after their family moves to the English countryside.
As they climb this extraordinary tree, they meet delightful characters like Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man.
Each climb takes them to different fantastical lands where they will face joys and challenges, ultimately learning to reconnect as a family.
Delilah Bennett-Cardy, Billie Gadsdon and Phoenix Laroche will star as the adventurous siblings Beth, Joe and Fran, while former "Spider-Man" actor Andrew Garfield plays the role of the children’s father, Tim, and Claire Foy, famous for her portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in "The Crown", plays their mother, Polly.
Colourful characters include Silky the pixie, played by Nicola Coughlan, Moonface, portrayed by Nonso Anozie and Dame Washalot, played by "Baby Reindeer" star Jessica Gunning.
Gunning took to Instagram to share: "I’m so, so excited to be a part of this movie, I can’t even express it, and this cast is so incredible, feel so lucky. In my Fairy Era🧚."
Meanwhile, last year Coughlan gave fans a peek of her character: "If you come down to The Enchanted Wood, be sure to look out for fairies-Silky will be waiting ✨It’s an honour to share the first look at 'The Magic Faraway Tree' with you, and it’s only just the beginning..."
The development of "The Magic Faraway Tree" has been ongoing with Neal Street Productions since 2014, making it a long-awaited dream for many fans of the book.
"This was my favourite book series as a child! My mum bought all my Enid Blyton books, I’m going to take her to see it🥹❤️," shared @ssssssssofie.
@sallybiddick wrote: "Us 1970’s kids are exploding with joy 😍✨🌝🌳."
Producer Pippa Harris expressed her excitement in an online report saying: "As a child, I was captivated by 'The Faraway Tree' books, and the magical worlds created by Enid Blyton. To be able to adapt these books for the big screen and introduce them to a new audience is a great honour."