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March 3, 2026

'What’s under my saucepans? Rage!’ Claire Foy, Andrew Garfield and cast on the set of The Magic Faraway Tree

The trippy film of Enid Blyton’s much loved novels has been 20 years in the making. We catch up with its adult and child stars – inside a giant cake as disco-dancing elves rollerskate past

'What’s under my saucepans? Rage!’ Claire Foy, Andrew Garfield and cast on the set of The Magic Faraway Tree

TL;DR

  • The film adaptation of Enid Blyton's 'The Magic Faraway Tree' has been in development for 20 years.
  • Director Ben Gregor aimed for cast interaction with fantastical sets, including marshmallow trees and giant cakes.
  • The cast includes Nicola Coughlan, Jennifer Saunders, Simon Russell Beale, Nonso Anozie, Claire Foy, and Andrew Garfield.
  • Simon Farnaby wrote the script, hoping to replicate the success of 'Paddington'.
  • Claire Foy is in the film with her 10-year-old daughter, marking her first children's film.
  • The modern adaptation updates the mother character to be the breadwinner who has lost her corporate job.
  • Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy previously co-starred in 'Breathe'.
  • The production features detailed craftsmanship, including a built Faraway Tree and handmade elements.
  • The film explores themes of reconnection with nature and the challenges of modern parenting.
  • Nostalgia for childhood and the magic of books is a key element driving the film's appeal.

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