By PTI
LOS ANGELES: Filmmaker Wes Anderson can be tackling the display adaptation of writer Roald Dahl’s basic “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar” for streaming service Netflix.
According to Deadline, the “French Dispatch” director has set a star-studded solid for the undertaking, together with Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel and Ben Kingsley.
Published in 1977, “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More” is a set of seven quick tales crafted by British writer Dahl for older youngsters.
Cumberbatch, who is predicted to obtain an Oscar nomination for his efficiency within the current Netflix film “The Power of the Dog”, can be taking up the function of Henry Sugar, the protagonist of the titular story.
The movie can be Anderson’s second outing with Dahl’s basic works after he directed and co-wrote his 2009 stop-motion movie “The Fantastic Mr Fox”.
In September final 12 months, Netflix had introduced the acquisition of the Roald Dahl Story Company that gave the streaming service entry to the total catalogue of works from the famed British writer.
The deal prolonged a relationship between the 2 corporations that started in 2018 with an preliminary pact that gave the streamer entry to 16 titles for animation variations.
Other tasks primarily based on Dahl’s works embrace Taika Waititi and Phil Johnston’s upcoming collection primarily based on the world of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and an adaptation of “Matilda The Musical”.
