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CANNES, France — Downton Abbey star Penelope Wilton steps it up to play a highly unusual version of Queen Elizabeth II in the Steven Spielberg-directed fantasy adventure BFG, which premiered at the ...

The BFG (aka the Big Friendly Giant, played by Mark Rylance) enjoys a meal with the Queen (Penelope Wilton) and his friend Sophie (Ruby Barnhill).

The Magik Theatre is ending the season and kicking off its 30th anniversary at the same time. This season’s final show, “The BFG” (short for The Big Friendly Giant) is based on the beloved novel by ...

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