The Star Wars star is one of those cool-as-a-cucumber actors that you know would love to indulge their slimier side – plus he's got both the singing chops and the awkward dance moves to suit the character to a t.
Mrs Wormwood – Catherine Zeta-Jones
We'll be honest, it was hard not to choose Helena Bonham-Carter for this, as she's literally done every musical movie in the last 20 years. But we'd also adore seeing Catherine Zeta-Jones back on the big screen in a musical, and where better than in the flamboyant role of Mrs Wormwood!
Why try and fix something that could never ever be broken – bring back Melanie La Barrie for the film after the originating the role at the RSC in 2010!
Whatever your opinions on Cats (and there were a lot of them) one unquestionable thing was Frankie Hayward's dancing ability. We think she'd be the perfect fit for the tragic acrobat in Matilda.
The Escapologist – Dan Stevens
Alongside Hayward as the Acrobat is the ill-fated Escapologist, a stoic, tragic father figure who is mercilessly cut down. We'd love to see Dan Stevens, after his strong vocals in Beauty and the Beast, take on the part.
Rudolpho – Tom Hiddleston
Just imagine it – you're merrily trotting along through the film and then – wham – a toe-tapping Tom Hiddleston appears. The man has made no secret of being a massive dance-aholic so indulging his shape-throwing would be a hilarious way to bring one of Matilda's iconic characters to life.
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