First Look at BBC's CG Animated Adaptation of The Traumatizing Kids' Story WATERSHIP DOWN

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The BBC has teamed up with Netflix for a new CG animated adaptation of the classic kids book Watership Down that ended up traumatized lots of kids. Especially that first animated adaptation that was made in 1978. Damn! In case you need a reminder here’s a video featuring some of the most brutal clips:

Was it just me that was shown this movie as a child??

Thanks to RadioTimes, we have our first look at the new version of the series that features several of the main characters, including Hazel (James McAvoy), his little brother Fiver (Nicolas Hoult), Strawberry (Olivia Colman), and Clover (Gemma Arterton).

The series will consist of four hourlong episodes. I have no idea if they will lighten things up with this new adaptation or if they plan on keeping it dark and disturbing. We’ll just have to wait until we see a trailer. In the meantime, check out the synopsis and photos:

Set in the idyllic rural landscape of southern England, this tale of adventure, courage and survival follows a band of rabbits on their flight from the intrusion of man and the certain destruction of their home. Led by a stouthearted pair of brothers, they journey forth from their native Sandleford Warren through the harrowing trials posed by predators and adversaries, towards a promised land and a more perfect society.

The new adaptation was written by Tom Bidwell (My Mad Fat Diary) and directed by Noam Murro (300: Rise Of The Empire).

The animation for the series was headed up by Pete Dodd (Fantastic Mr Fox, Frankenweenie) and Hugo Sands; along with the animation studio Brown Bag Films, based in Dublin.

Are you looking forward to this new adaptation? Do you think they will go all out on the bloody insanity?