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Nicola Coughlan Stuns in Green Gown at Screening

Nicola Coughlan put on an ethereal display in a green dress as she joined her co-star Claire Foy at the UK screening of The Magic Faraway Tree in London.The Bri...

Nicola Coughlan Stuns in Green Gown at Screening
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Bintano News

March 22, 2026

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put on an ethereal display in a green dress as she joined her co-star at the UK screening of The Magic Faraway Tree in London.

The actress, 38, who stars as Silky, looked incredible as she arrived on the red carpet wearing a layered off-the-shoulder dress.

She completed her bejewelled ensemble with a pair of intricate pearl earrings and matching rings.

Meanwhile, Claire, 41, who plays Polly, arrived in a sheer lace green skirt, which she layered under a blazer.

Claire opted for a sensible shoe choice, pairing brown leather boots with a green short co-ord and layering her skirt over it.

Lead actor , who portrays Tim, looked classically handsome in a green knit cardigan.

Nicola Coughlan (L) put on an ethereal display in a green dress as she joined her co-star Claire Foy (R) at the UK screening of The Magic Faraway Tree in London

He layered his woollen garment over a white T-shirt, black flared trousers and black leather shoes.

Jessica Gunning, who stars as Dame Washalot, looked effortlessly elegant in a forest green pleated dress, a grey shawl and gold flats.

Lou Featherstone commanded attention in a bright pink-and-green ballgown and toted her belongings in a brown wicker bag.

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Victoria Brown looked elegant in a floor-length, pink pleated, low-cut dress.

Nicola transformed into woodland fairy Silky, complete with bright blonde hair, for the fantasy, which is set for release on March 27 2026.

Based on the series of novels, it follows Polly (Clare) and Tim Thompson (Andrew) and their children, Beth, Joe and Fran, who find themselves forced to relocate to the remote English countryside.

There, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric occupants.

Ted Lasso's Nonso Anozie stars as Moonface and is seen on screen with a white beard and crescent moon-shaped hair.

The Bridgerton actress, who stars as Silky, looked incredible as she arrived on the red carpet wearing a layered off-the-shoulder dress

Lead actor Andrew Garfield, who portrays Tim, looked classically handsome in a green knit cardigan

Jessica Gunning, who stars as Dame Washalot, looked effortlessly elegant in a forest green pleated dress, a grey shawl and gold flats

Lou Featherstone commanded attention in a bright pink-and-green ballgown and toted her belongings in a brown wicker bag

Victoria Brown looked elegant in a floor-length, pink pleated, low-cut dress

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Nicola transformed into woodland fairy Silky, complete with bright blonde hair, for the fantasy, which is set for release on March 27 2026 

Baby Reindeer star Jessica Gunning stars as Dame Washalot with Dustin Demri-Burns as Saucepan Man.

Rounding out the cast of the magical denizens of the woodlands will be Mark Heap as Mr. Oom Boom Boom and Oliver Chris as Mr. Watzisname.

The first trailer, sees the family travel to the fantastical lands for the first time after discovering the magical tree.

Adapted by BAFTA Award-winner Simon Farnaby (Wonka, Paddington 2), the movie is directed by Ben Gregor and production wrapped earlier this year, taking place on location across the South of England and at Shinfield Studios, Reading.

Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes' production company Neal Street Productions are leading the project, with their previous credits including TV smash hit Call The Midwife and big screen successes 1917 and Revolutionary Road.

As per the official synopsis for the film: 'Soon after the family's arrival in the countryside, the children discover a magical tree and its extraordinary and eccentric residents, including treasured characters Moonface, Silky, Dame Washalot and Saucepan Man.

'At the top of the tree, they are transported to spectacular and fantastical lands and, through the joys and challenges of their adventures, the family learn to reconnect and value each other for the first time in years.'

Enid Blyton's books remain actively in print to this day and have been translated into over 35 languages, selling over 500 million copies worldwide and making her the most translated children's author in the world.

In the UK alone, over 3.5 million copies of her books are sold annually.

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