Cleckheaton child star hits Tinsel Town red carpet with Kiefer Sutherland and Rebel Wilson
A child acting star from Cleckheaton has been hitting the red carpet alongside Hollywood royalty.
Matilda Firth, 10, from Cleckheaton in West Yorkshire shared a red carpet with Hollywood stars last Thursday night (November 28) for the London premiere of her latest movie, the Sky Original Christmas film, Tinsel Town.
The much-anticipated Christmas extravaganza stars the Emmy Award-winning Kiefer Sutherland (Designated Survivor, 24) and actress, writer, and producer Rebel Wilson (Bridesmaids, Pitch Perfect, JoJo Rabbit) in the lead roles. Matilda stars as Kiefer’s daughter.
Tinsel Town became a media sensation in Yorkshire as local news and residents followed the set across Knaresborough, Wetherby, and Leeds, triggering ‘Kiefer Sutherland fever.’ The film will launch on Sky Cinema at Christmas.
Matilda said: “Working on a Christmas movie is so magical. I felt so lucky being able to work with Kiefer and Rebel - and all the amazing cast - I learnt so much from them during my time on set. I love singing, so having the opportunity to record some songs for the movie was just amazing.
“Our family goes to see a pantomime every Christmas, so I loved the pantomime in this film - the set for the theatre and the costumes, especially for the pantomime dames were just amazing. Between takes, there was a really lovely atmosphere, we were doing TikTok dances and generally having a good time.”
At just 10, Matilda is already something of a film and TV veteran. She played the role of Ginger in the 2025 American supernatural horror movie, Wolf Man, alongside the Golden Globe nominated actor Christopher Abbott and Emmy winner, Julia Garner.
Articulate Agency, which is based in Shipley, and has a reputation in supporting children and young acting talent, has represented Matilda since she was just three. Matilda has filmed all over the world, including Spain, Bulgaria, Prague, and New Zealand.
In Tinsel Town, Kiefer Sutherland plays Bradley Mack, a failed Hollywood action star who ends up in a small, snow-dusted village to star in the town’s eccentric production of Cinderella. Here, he encounters a colourful cast of oddball locals who slowly come to hold a special place in his heart, including no-nonsense choreographer Jill, played by Rebel Wilson.