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‘Bridgerton’ Star Nicola Coughlan, ‘Ted Lasso’ Actor Nonso Anozie and ‘Baby Reindeer’s’ Jessica Gunning Join ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ Cast


Nicola Coughlan, Nonso Anozie and Jessica Gunning have joined the cast of the upcoming adaptation of Enid Blyton's 'The Magic Faraway Tree.'

Adding to the star-studded cast, British icons Lenny Henry, Michael Palin and Simon Russell Beale will portray mystical wise men from the Land of Know-Alls. CEO of Elysian Film Group Danny Perkins said: “Attracting such talented high-profile individuals to this project is testament to the power of Blyton’s enduring legacy and the continued commerciality of her storytelling. Joe Simpson, Ashland Hill Media Finance managing partner, added, “This dynamic and talented cast are perfect to breathe life into the characters from Enid Blyton’s unfading and enduring classic children’s tale.

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