If Roald Dahl books are a firm favourite in your house, you’ll understand why there was so much excitement when Netflix first announced plans to bring his stories to life as original animated series.
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Netflix confirmed a deal with the Roald Dahl Story Company to create original animated series based on some of the world’s best-loved Dahl stories, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, The Twits, and many other titles from across his work.
Roald Dahl stories have long inspired award-winning films and stage productions, including the much-loved adaptation of The BFG. The plan for Netflix was to bring together creative, visual and writing teams to expand these stories into a slate of animated series and specials for families to enjoy together.
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The intention behind the deal was to stay true to the spirit and tone of Dahl’s original books, while building out a story universe that goes beyond the pages themselves.
The list of titles covered in the agreement between Netflix and the Roald Dahl Story Company includes:
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
- Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator
- Matilda
- The BFG
- The Twits
- George’s Marvellous Medicine
- The Enormous Crocodile
- Henry Sugar
- The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me
- Billy and the Minpins
- The Magic Finger
- Esio Trot
- Dirty Beasts
- Boy – Tales of Childhood
- Going Solo
- Rhyme Stew
This deal was first announced back in 2018, with production planned to begin the following year. Since then, Netflix has continued to add Roald Dahl titles to its library over time, so it’s worth checking the Netflix app directly if you want to see exactly what’s available to watch right now.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Roald Dahl stories were included in the Netflix deal?
The agreement covered a wide range of Dahl’s best-known titles, including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, The Twits, George’s Marvellous Medicine, and many more, as listed above.
Will the Netflix versions stay true to the original books?
The stated aim behind the project was to remain faithful to the spirit and tone of Dahl’s original stories while expanding the world around them for new animated series and specials.
Is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory part of the animated series line-up?
Yes, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, along with its sequel Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, was included in the original list of titles covered by the deal.
Where can I watch the Roald Dahl adaptations now?
Netflix has added Roald Dahl titles to its library gradually since this deal was announced, and what’s currently streaming can change. Check the Netflix app for the most up-to-date list of available titles.
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