Netflix will create an animated world Roald Dahl

Roald Dahl's stories have been entertaining kids for decades, and the British author's creations will see a new life for a new generation through Netflix. The streaming service has announced a series of original animated series of events inspired by Dahl's iconic characters, including The BFG, Matilda, Willy Wonka and others.

Dahl's stories have been brought to light on stage and in movies, and the entire author's library – including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, The Twits, along with other beloved titles – will receive their own "series of premium and special animated events", by Netflix, who teamed with The Roald Dahl Story Company for the project. "Netflix intends to stay true to Dahl's spirit and tone, while creating an imaginary narrative universe that extends far beyond the pages of the books themselves." we read in the press release.

Dahl's widow, Felicity Dahl, is also involved in the project.

"Our mission, which is deliberately noble, is to make sure that as many children as possible in the world discover the unique magic and positive message of Roald Dahl's stories," she said. a statement. "This partnership with Netflix marks a decisive step in accomplishing this task and is an exciting new chapter for Roald Dahl Story. I know Roald would be delighted.

(Photo by Warner Brothers / Courtesy Everett Collection)

Additional narratives for adaptation are Charlie and the big glbad lifter, George's Marvelous Medicine, Tales of Childhood, Going Solo, The Huge Crocodile, The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me, Henry Sugar, Billy and the Minpins, The Magic Finger, Esio Trot, Esbad Trot, Dirty beast, and Stew. The production of the first series will begin in 2019 with "creative, visual and editorial teams of the highest quality", although no word can say which story begins first.

Dahl's work has been featured on the big screen since 1965. 36 hours, although the first (and perhaps best known) family film was made in 1971 Willy Wonka and the chocolate factory. Other notable adaptations include 2005. Charlie and the chocolate factory, two versions of The BFG (in 1989 and 2016), 1990s The witches, 1996 Matilda and James and the giant peachand from 2009 Fantastic Mr. Fox.