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Netflix Roald Dahl drama based on 'dark and twisted' tale gets star-studded cast
Fans of peculiar and captivating dramas will be thrilled to discover a new Netflix series drawing from the works of a globally renowned author. The streaming giant, which has already developed adaptations of the writer's material, revealed the news at the Edinburgh TV Festival, confirming that a fresh series will draw upon a collection of Roald Dahl's short stories for adults, adapted by Danny Brocklehurst. Filming has already commenced in Manchester and throughout the North of England, with Brocklehurst expressing his enthusiasm, saying: "The short stories of Roald Dahl were what first made me want to become a writer.
TL;DR
- Netflix is releasing a new series adapted from Roald Dahl's adult short stories.
- Danny Brocklehurst is adapting the stories, with filming taking place in Manchester and the North of England.
- The series will feature a notable cast including Imelda Staunton, Nicola Coughlan, Toby Jones, and Dominic West.
- The adaptation is described as a "deliciously twisted tale" involving conmen, adulterers, and other dangerous characters.
- Roald Dahl's adult short stories are known for their dark, bizarre nature and unexpected endings.
- Dahl received three Edgar Awards for his contributions to mystery writing.