'12 years after the success of Fantastic Mr Fox' - Wes Anderson returns to Roald Dahl’s universe with Netflix

Wes Anderson Dives Back into Roald Dahl’s Universe with Netflix

Over a decade since his delightful spin on 'Fantastic Mr Fox', the always-inventive Wes Anderson is returning to Roald Dahl’s quirky world. This time, he's pairing up with none other than Benedict Cumberbatch for a Netflix adaptation of Dahl’s 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar'.

A Magical Gambler's Tale

As reported by The Guardian, 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar' tells the story of a gambler who hones his meditation skills to see through playing cards. But this is no mere tale of deceit and trickery; our protagonist, played by the versatile Benedict Cumberbatch, uses his ill-gotten gains to establish a series of orphanages.

The tale, first published in 1977, will see a few familiar faces, with stars like Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel, and Ben Kingsley rumored to make appearances. Further enhancing the excitement, Deadline hints at the film possibly taking the form of an anthology, introducing other stories from the same collection.

The Dahl-Anderson Collaboration: Take Two

This second Dahl-Anderson team-up follows Netflix's recent acquisition of Dahl’s complete works, with the streaming giant already planning a plethora of projects, including adaptations of 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'Oompa Loompas' by 'Jojo Rabbit’s' Taika Waititi.

Anderson's earlier Dahl adaptation, 'Fantastic Mr Fox', which featured the voice talents of George Clooney and Meryl Streep, was lauded for its eccentricity and wit, dubbed as "eccentric, whip-smart and very funny" by the Guardian’s Peter Bradshaw. The film enjoyed moderate success, earning two Oscar nominations and solidifying Anderson's reputation for quirky charm.

As Wes Anderson once again steps into Roald Dahl’s whimsical universe, we can expect a fusion of magic realism, eccentric characters, and a unique aesthetic that only an Anderson-Dahl collaboration can conjure. With 'The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar', fans can look forward to another enchanting exploration of the peculiarities and charm of human nature.

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