Heartwarming moment Dubliner Alisha Weir found out she got the role of Matilda

Dubliner Alisha Weir landed the role of Matilda.

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I saw the full film. She was just. Phenomenal. Perfect. I saw the film and I couldn’t imagine a more brilliant, emotionally-damaged (from her parents and school), wonderful Matilda. Every scene was phenomenal. I’m so happy and proud of her 😊

[serenitythesiren]

The way her eyes just went so wide and everyone started screaming was so heartwarming! She did awesome as Matilda, and really captured her sense of mischevious innocence.

[sazparker]

Awww I cried during that 🥺 Alisha's reaction was everything and I especially loved the moment when her sister was telling her to breathe and gave her the biggest hug 🥰 Can't wait to watch her in Matilda!!

[davidstenow]

Adorable! She was fantastic as Matilda. One of the best screen adaptations of a musical I’ve seen

[wilson..whovian.Maxley]

She deserved that role. Her facial expression was extremely on point. I reckon she was a future in acting.

[Who_tf_is_mh]

She was getting ready to get told no but then… “You got the part”. Her reaction is priceless 😊❤

[KyleMUC]

She is so ADORABLE! She nailed the role and was exactly as I always pictured Matilda when reading the book. So ecstatic for her! 🥹📖

[dillonpindel]

She is absolutely phenomenal in Matilda she just opened up so many future opportunities I think we will see more of her

[childrenaremaggots]

I couldn't stop watching this when this first came out on Instagram!!! She's amazing and I can not wait to watch the film in a few weeks.

[NewCityMedia]

What a lovely reaction! She deserves everything that's coming her way. Delightful young girl, and so talented.

[emorygrace]

Oh my gosh. This is SOOOO heartwarming. ❤❤❤ My heart is just so so full. As an actress, when I’ve been told that I’ve gotten the part, I’m usually just like, “No way. I bombed that audition but like…oh my goodness thank you!” This is a whole another level, and it makes me so happy. She’s so talented ❤

[YourFellowRNRSisterFan]

She is so adorable, I can’t wait to see her as Matilda. I loved the original? I love the book, I still watch the movie the original clearly and I can’t wait to see the new one. Her reaction was so adorable. It actually made me tear up.!❤️ such a tender moment. She will never forget this moment. even if it does get taken off the Internet she will never forget it as long as she lives.I don’t think it will get removed.❤️

[TheAngryHappyMaskSalesman]

She outright earned and deserved the role, fair and square. She was excellent in the movie and she delivered a convincing Matilda. Kudos to her.

[katrina]

Saw the film last week. Alisha was outstanding!. Her singing, facial expressions, energy, perfect english accent. Just everything.. wow.

[JSKatsky]

That is so precious, her crying made me cry, I'm so proud of her

[lottiesworld]

Awww, her reaction is so cute, I watched the film this morning at the girlguiding screenings at it was amazing! Alisha was so so good in it, I can’t wait to see her in more movies ❤

[marikolewis]

OMG LOVE THIS. Her reaction is priceless.. I’m like in tears 😭😭😭 Well deserved! My daughter and I watched Matilda everyday of our two week winter vacation 😍🥰😍🥰 Fantastic job Alisha!!!

[Valie]

I watch this over and over again and it's just so nice to see how happy they are to get the role

[ash_lovestosing]

Omg this made me very happy im so proud of her that she got the part of Matilda

[rhodalawrence]

THIS is so awesome!! Watched the musical last night and absolutely LOVED it. Everything was epic from the choreography and acting to the SINGING!! BRAVO!!!