Prior to fully acquiring the Dahl books Netflix had made deals to develop shows based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and the Oompa Loompa characters, plus a live-action version of Matilda based on the Broadway musical, in addition to many others. If we're getting technical this isn't the first Dahl-based project that Netflix has been working on, but it is the first that they'll be getting in front of cameras since the deal was made. Ralph Fiennes previously starred in Anderson's The Grand Budapest Hotel back in 2014. The film will also be the first collaboration between the filmmaker and Cumberbatch, Patel, and Kingsley. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More will mark Anderson's eleventh feature film as a director and his second Dahl adaptation. Cumberbatch will not only star as Henry Sugar in the film though but will also reportedly appear as "a link to the other stories" by taking on "multiple roles" in the movie.
Together, these seven stories, coming not only from Roald Dahl's imagination but from his life as well, are a rich sampling of his storytelling genius.According to the trade, Anderson has penned the script and will make it his next directorial effort with production set to start later this month in the UK. After giving solid evidence (including scathing school report cards) that he would never succeed as a writer, he tells of the "lucky break" that led to the publication of his first story, "A Piece of Cake." "Lucky Break" and "A Piece of Cake," which conclude this collection, offer a fascinating glimpse into Roald Dahl's beginnings as a writer. The power of yoga works wonders in "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar," an astounding, eye-opening tale. "The Swan" is, quite simply, a tale of human visciousness, excrutiatingly believable though the characters are but children. In "The Mildenhall Treasure" a dig into the past exposes a darker side of human nature. His fabulously popular children's books are read by children all over the world. The alarming actions of a compassion- ate child confound all in "The Boy Who Talked with Animals." The very crafty hero of "The Hitchhiker" proves to be a man who knows his trade. He was a fighter pilot for the RAF during World War Two, and it was while writing about his experiences during this time that he started his career as an author. Those who were raised on such imaginative fare as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and James and the Giant Peach, as well as admirers of Kiss Kiss and Switch Bitch, will be well prepared for the surprises these stories hold-their sudden turns of wit and wisdom, unforgettable characters and amazing situations where the unexpected has to be expected. ROALD DAHL the celebrated author of short stories for adults and some of the most widely read children's books ever written, now gives us his first collection of short stories for readers of all ages.
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