Andrew Garfield cast in big screen adaptation of “Magic Faraway Tree’

BLYTON REIMAGINED

- ALYSSIA BIRJALAL

ENID Blyton's The Magic Faraway Tree is expected to be released in cinemas in March 2026.

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AFTER nearly 80 years of waiting, Enid Blyton’s popular children’s novel, The Magic Faraway Tree, is set to be transformed into a big-screen adventure.

The adaptation will follow the magical escapades of three children and is slated for release in March 2026.

Originally published in 1939, the Faraway Tree series has enchanted generations of people with its tales of whimsy.

BAFTA winner Simon Farnaby, known for his work on Paddington 2, is leading the adaptation, while Ben Gregor, who has directed shows like Cuckoo and Doc Martin, will take the helm as director.