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Apr 19, 2024 · Transforming into the titular ballerina vampire out for blood in Abigail, 14-year-old star Alisha Weir stunned her friends and family.
- She Grew Up in Ireland
- She's The Youngest of Three
- She Cried The Moment She Landed The Role of Matilda
- She Starred Alongside Emma Thompson
- She's A Talented Singer
- She Starred in A Film with Olivia Colman
- She Plays The Titular Character in The 2024 Horror Movie Abigail
Weir was born in 2009 and grew up in Dublin, Ireland. There, she started her acting career on the stage of the Talented Kids & MVW Talent Agency's 10th Anniversary Show, an annual event held by her drama school, the Talented Kids Performing Arts School & Agency. She appeared in her first film, Don't Leave Home, in 2018.
The young actress has two older sisters, Katie and Emma Jane, who are also interested in the performing arts. "Her eldest sister Katie has just graduated from musical theatre in college," Weir's mom Jenny told the Irish Examinerin November 2022. "And the middle child, Emma Jane, just started UCD doing film, music, and drama as well. The three of th...
Weir was sitting with her family when she received a surprising Zoom call from Matilda the Musicaldirector Matthew Warchus. "He told me I got the part, and my whole family was there," Weir told the Irish Examiner. "My two sisters, my mom and dad, and I just burst into tears because I don't think you can expect what kind of reaction you're going to ...
In 2021, Netflix revealed that the film version of the Tony Award-winning Matilda the Musical cast Emma Thompsonas Miss Agatha Trunchbull, the evil school principal. In an interview with Sunday World, Weir recalled meeting and working with Thompson. "The first time I met Emma, she wasn't in costume, and she was so lovely," Weir said. "Then I saw he...
Weir isn't onlyan actress; she's a singer too. Before becoming Matilda, Weir appeared on The Late Late Toy Showand performed a rendition of Cyndi Lauper's "True Colors" in 2017. She also sings on the tracks "Miracle," "Naughty," "When I Grow Up" and "Quiet" from the Matilda the Musical soundtrack. Her mother Jenny told the Irish Examinerof Weir's m...
While Matilda may be her biggest role to date, Weir is set to star in more motion pictures. She also appears in the comedy Wicked Little Letters, which was released in theaters on March 29, 2024. The film features Oscar nominee Jessie Buckley and Oscar winner Olivia Colman. "I play Jessie Buckley's daughter, and it was so amazing," Weir told the Ir...
In Abigail, which hits theaters on April 19, 2024, Weir joins a cast that includes Barrera and Giancarlo Esposito. The movie also stars the late Angus Cloud in one of his final roles before his July 2023 death. "After a group of would-be criminals kidnap the 12-year-old ballerina daughter of a powerful underworld figure, all they have to do to coll...
Alisha Weir (born 2009) is an Irish actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as the title characters in the films Matilda the Musical (2022), and the horror film Abigail (2024).
Apr 18, 2024 · Screen Rant interviewed Abigail stars Melissa Barrera and Alisha Weir about their new horror movie. Weir broke down how the directors brought ballet into the physicality of Abigail throughout the movie and which scene she found the most challenging.
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At just eleven years old, Alisha snagged the coveted role of Matilda Wormwood in the film adaptation of the hit musical "Matilda." With her infectious energy and undeniable talent, she brought the beloved character to life on screen.
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Matilda the Musical’s Alisha Weir on The Late Late Show. Ryan Tubridy’s full interview with Alisha Weir on RTÉ’s The Late Late Show. Originally broadcast on RTÉ One at 9.35pm on 18 ...
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May 14, 2024 · Abigail star Alisha Weir talks making the jump from Netflix's Matilda to the horror genre and the changes she made to her titular vampire character.
