Netflix has revealed plans to create a Roald Dahl story universe complete with all the classics because "a little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men."
The online streaming giant will inject the author's classics into a new format which will introduce The Twits, Fantastic Mr Fox, Willy Wonka and the BFG to a new generation of fans.
Netflix and The Roald Dahl Story Company both confirmed they'd made a deal to bring a new imagining of the classic tales with an original animated event series.
"Our mission, which is purposefully lofty, is for as many children as possible around the world to experience the unique magic and positive message of Roald Dahl's stories," Roald Dahl's widow, Felicity, said of the partnership.
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"This partnership with Netflix marks a significant move towards making that possible and is an incredibly exciting new chapter for the Roald Dahl Story Company. Roald would, I know, be thrilled."
If you're wondering which classics will feature in the series, it's said to include; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Matilda, The BFG, The Twits, Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, George's Marvellous Medicine, Boy - Tales of Childhood, Going Solo, The Enormous Crocodile, The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me, Henry Sugar, Billy and the Minpins, The Magic Finger, Esio Trot, Dirty Beasts, and Rhyme Stew.
Roald Dahl's stories are no stranger to being retold on screen, as many of his classics have already made it to cinemas, including Matilda, The Witches, Fantastic Mr Fox, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, James And The Giant Peach and The BFG.
Netflix shared the exciting news on Twitter, writing: "Because a little nonsense now and then is relished by the wisest men... we're pleased to announce a brand new Roald Dahl story universe is coming soon to Netflix."
Featured Image Credit: The Roald Dahl Story Company/Quentin BlakeTopics: TV News, TV Entertainment
