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Netflix Taps Star Cast for Dahl Shorts
26 Aug
Summary
- Netflix is developing a six-part drama based on Roald Dahl's adult short stories.
- Nicola Coughlan, Imelda Staunton, and Dominic West are part of the ensemble cast.
- Filming for the untitled series is currently underway in Manchester.
Netflix is set to release a new six-part drama series based on the adult short stories of Roald Dahl. The streaming service acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021 and is further mining its archives. Danny Brocklehurst, the writer behind "Fool Me Once," is penning the script for this untitled project.
The series boasts an impressive cast, including Nicola Coughlan, Imelda Staunton, and Dominic West. Other notable actors joining the production are Naomi Scott, Toby Jones, and Clarke Peters. The story follows a young couple navigating a seaside town filled with various colorful characters and perilous situations as they try to escape their fate.
Produced by Orchid Pictures, the drama is currently filming in Manchester. Danny Brocklehurst expressed his long-held admiration for Dahl, stating it's a dream to bring these vibrant, macabre characters to a contemporary audience. The series aims to capture the unique, unexpected nature of Dahl's storytelling for adult viewers.
