Lines are drawn at The School for Good and Evil, the place where “every fairytale begins.” Friends Sophie (Beetlejuice on Broadway’s Sophia Ann Caruso) and Agatha (High School Musical: The Musical: The Series’ Sofia Wylie) are set up to become great enemies when they’re enlisted in opposing schools — yes, one on the good side and the other on the evil side. Things get complicated when they realise there may have been a mistake.
The film, directed by Paul Feig (A Simple Favour, Bridesmaids), is based on the best-selling book series by Soman Chainani, and with Feig’s signature flair for aesthetics and complex relationships we’re excited to see its cinematic transformation. Charlize Theron and Kerry Washington co-star as the leaders of the “evil” and “good” sides, respectively. As you can see from this new trailer, both actresses sizzle as dueling mentors; it’s got a very Jedi-versus-Sith vibe, but in a fairytale context where you’re either a princess in the making or a witch.
The film also stars Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Flatters, Kit Young, Peter Serafinowicz, Rob Delaney, Mark Heap, Patti LuPone, and Rachel Bloom.
The School for Good and Evil premieres on Netflix October 19.
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