Director Wes Anderson looks set to direct an adaptation of Roald Dahlās The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, starring Benedict Cumberbatch.
After the release of Wes Andersonās stop motion retelling of
Fantastic Mr. Fox in 2009, the acclaimed director is returning to the world of Roald Dahl. This time he will be making
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, with Benedict Cumberbatch in the starring role.
According to Daily Mail entertainment reporter
Baz Bamigboye, the film will be released on Netflix, and the project is due to start filming in London āsoonā. Wes Anderson is currently working on his follow-up to
The French Dispatch, titled
Asteroid City. It may be a while, then, before this latest film hits our screens.
The Roald Dahl story was published in 1977 as part of a book of short stories of the same name. The protagonist, the aforementioned Henry Sugar, is a man who enjoys gambling. To his surprise and good fortune, he discovers a book that teaches him how to āsee without using his eyesā. He learns how to see through cards at the other end of the table, and even to predict the future.
There is no more casting information as yet, but just the addition of Benedict Cumberbatch is exciting enough. His recent performance in Jane Campionās
The Power of the Dog has gained him some considerable awards buzz. All the while he remains a consistent presence in blockbuster films through his role as Dr. Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Henry Sugar is the latest addition to a number of Roald Dahl projects in the works at Netflix. Since they acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company in September last year, they have announced several adaptations. Taika Waititi (of
What We Do In The Shadows fame) is set to helm
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its sequel,
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. A new version of
Matilda the Musical is also confirmed.
With Wes Anderson known for his distinctive vision and work with ensemble casts,
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is sure to be an interesting addition to Netflixās world of Roald Dahl.
More news as we hear it.
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