“The Magic Faraway Tree” is a family adventure film starring Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy

‘The Magic Faraway Tree,’ a film adaptation starring Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy, is based on the beloved children’s book series ‘The Faraway Tree’ by Enid Blyton.

Tim will be played by Andrew Garfield, who is known for his parts in “tick, tick… BOOM!” and “Hacksaw Ridge” and has been nominated for two Academy Awards.

‘All of Us Strangers’ and ‘The Crown’ actress Claire Foy, who won two Emmys for her roles, will play Polly.

The story revolves around Polly and Tim and their three kids, Beth, Joe, and Fran, as they adjust to life in the isolated English countryside and find the magical Faraway Tree. Casting is currently ongoing, with filming anticipated to start in June 2024.

Known for his work on “Wonka” and “Paddington 2,” screenwriter Simon Farnaby expressed his enthusiasm on the casting. “Any screenwriter’s dream is to have two actors as good as Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy,” he said. “I have long admired their warmth, wit, and lightness of touch,” he added.

Additionally, they possess the ability to give their characters depths that I am unable to convey through writing. Even Enid Blyton may be impressed that we had the Queen and Spider-Man, really.

Ben Gregor, the director, who has worked on films such as Britannia, Cuckoo, Black Ops, and Fatherhood, stated his happiness that they were involved. “I feel very privileged to have Andrew and Claire for this movie since they are such amazing performers.

They are the pillars of our compassionate society and the ideal actors for our exquisite drama.

Neal Street Productions’ Nicolas Brown, from “Britannia,” “Informer,” and “Penny Dreadful,” and Academy Award nominee Pippa Harris, from “Empire of Light,” “1917,” and “Call the Midwife,” are part of the production team. Danny Perkins from the Elysian Film Group and Jane Hooks from “Golda” and “Living” join them.