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Varietyfirst reportedthe news about Thompson.

MUNICH, GERMANY - JUNE 29: Emma Thompson arrives at the Cine Merit Award Gala during the Munich Film Festival 2018 at Gasteig on June 29, 2018 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Gisela Schober/Getty Images) NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 28: Emma Stone walk the red carpet at the 56th New York Film Festival - Opening Night Premiere Of “The Favourite” at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center on September 28, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Nicholas Hunt/WireImage)

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