Casting call announced to find Bruce Bogtrotter for upcoming Matilda film

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Right young Besties, another casting call for the upcoming Matilda film; but this time, Lucy Bevan Casting are looking for a child to play Bruce Bogtrotter.

They are looking for "a boy who is 4ft 10 or under and aged 9 or over by February 2021 for licensing reasons.”

Children of all ethnicities are encouraged to apply and they should ideally be "an excellent dancer with a fantastic singing voice."

Applications must be submitted by a teacher, parent or legal guardian, and anyone who has previously sent a submission need not reapply.

If you would like to send in an application for your child, please email their age, height and location to matildafilmcasting@gmail.com along with a recent photo.