Roald Dahl will be honored on Netflix

Willy Wonka and the Oompa Loompas join The Good Fat Giant, Matilda, the Two Rascals and many other iconic characters on Netflix! Netflix and the Roald Dahl Story Company today announced in a joint statement that the entertainment leader plans to produce new content from Roald Dahl's universe stories. Netflix plans to tap into the best-selling bestsellers of the successful British author, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The Good Fat Giant or The Two Rascals, to create new, original animated series for audiences global family.

An adaptation of Roald Dahl's stories on Netflix

Many times adapted for the big screen or the stage, the stories of Roald Dahl have often been rewarded. But for the first time, Netflix plans to transpose them into animation series and special quality programs for both children and adults. By bringing together creative teams of exceptional talent, Netflix wants to stay true to the spirit and tone of the author, while creating an original universe that goes beyond the book.

"Our mission, purposefully ambitious, is to allow as many children as possible to experience the unique magic and positive message that comes from Roald Dahl's stories around the world," says the author's widow, Felicity Dahl. . "This partnership with Netflix is ​​an important step toward achieving this goal and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the Roald Dahl Story Company. I'm sure Roald would have loved the idea of ​​this collaboration. "

"It was a great pleasure for us, but also an immense honor, to immerse ourselves in the extraordinary worlds of Roald Dahl's stories. We would like to thank the Roald Dahl Story Company and the Dahl family for their trust in our team and for allowing us to bring even more happiness to families around the world, "said Melissa Cobb, Vice President. child and family content from Netflix. "Our ambition is to reinvent the adventures of many of Dahl's iconic characters in an innovative and contemporary way, with the highest quality animation. "

"Netflix is ​​known for the quality of storytelling and innovation," said Gideon Simeloff, strategic director of Roald Dahl Story Company. "No other company in the world is able to offer such a high-quality entertainment experience on such a large scale for a family audience. "

Charlie and the chocolate factory and other titles soon available on Netflix

Titles agreed between Netflix and Roald Dahl Story Company include: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The Good Fat Giant, The Two Rascals, Charlie and the Large Glass Lift, The Magic Potion by Georges Bouillon , Me, Boy, Squadron 80, The Huge Crocodile, The Giraffe, The Pelican and Me, The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, The Tiny, The Magic Finger, A Turtle Love, Dirty Beasts! and Rhyme Stew.

Production of the first Netflix animation series featuring the Dahl universe is scheduled to start in 2019.