The Magic Faraway Tree

Simon Farnaby (Wonka, Paddington 2) has adapted Enid Blyton's best-selling children's classic The Magic Faraway Tree which will be directed by Ben Gregor (BritanniaCuckoo, Black Ops). The story follows children Fran, Beth and Joe on a series of adventures into fantastical worlds at the top of a magical tree in an enchanted forest. Filled with eccentric, beloved characters like Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man, the story has delighted children and adults alike for decades. 

The film, due to start shooting in June 2024, is a co-production between Neal Street Productions and Elysian Film Group, produced by Pippa Harris, Nicolas Brown and Danny Perkins and will be fully financed by Ashland Hill Media Finance.

 

 

 

Key Creatives & Cast

Key Creatives:
Directed by Ben Gregor
Written by Simon Farnaby
Produced by Pippa Harris, Nicolas Brown, Danny Perkins & Jane Hooks
Co-Produced by Melanie Davis
Cinematography by Zac Nicholson
Production Design by Alex Walker
Costume Design by Ann Maskrey
Hair and Make Up Design by Karen Hartley-Thomas
Casting by Lucinda Syson and Natasha Vincent



Cast:
Andrew Garfield
Claire Foy
Nonso Anozie
Nicola Coughlan
Dustin Demri-Burns
Jessica Gunning
Oliver Chris
Mark Heap
Simon Russell Beale
Lenny Henry
Michael Palin