Mara Wilson doesn’t rule one out Matilda sequel, but there are a few kinks to work out first.
Speaking at Fanboy Expo earlier this month, the former child star said she is open to revisiting the beloved character, although she has reservations about one of the most popular fan theories.
“People always ask me about doing a Matilda 2. And it could be possible,” Wilson, 38, said, according to People magazine. But she questioned the oft-suggested concept of centering the story on Matilda’s daughter.
“One thing people always say is, ‘Oh, that could be Matilda’s daughter.’ And I have some problems with that because I think Matilda’s powers come from her adversity,” Wilson noted. “They come from the bad things she went through, and the whole point is that she overcame those things.”
She explained that Matilda’s journey was about finding strength through learning, friendship and perseverance despite her difficult upbringing. “And so I don’t think Matilda would raise her daughter to be in a position where she developed these powers to protect herself,” Wilson speculated.
Wilson also admitted that another question has surprised her. “Also, and it’s a tricky question, but who would Matilda marry? Who’s good enough for Matilda? Matilda’s such a great character that I can’t imagine who she’d marry and have children with, you know?”
Released in 1996 and directed by Danny DeVito, Matilda became a beloved family classic. Although no sequel has been announced, Roald Dahl’s story has since lived on through the hit production The musical Matilda and its 2022 film adaptation starring Alisha Weir.
