Taika Waititi Will Write and Direct Two Animated CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Shows for Netflix
Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, Thor Ragnarok) has signed on to write, direct, and executive produce two original animated series for Netflix based on Roald Dahl’s Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
The first show will be based on the classic characters from the book, and the second series is a “wholly original take on the Oompa-Loompas.” It’s also said that the shows will capture the spirit of Dahl’s book, and “both series will build out the world beyond the author’s pages.”
This is such a perfect story and playground for Waititi to play in. His style of storytelling and humor will fit the subject matter so well! I super excited to see how he handles these shows! There’s no doubt they are going to end up being hilariously entertaining.
Netflix Vice President of Original Animation Melissa Cobb said in a statement:
“I grew up reading Dahl stories and lived large parts of my young life in those magical worlds, so finding just the right creative partner to bring Willy Wonka, Charlie and the Oompa-Loompas to life in animation was a daunting task…until Taika walked into the room. Then, it was really obvious. If Dahl had created a character of a filmmaker to adapt his work, I’m pretty sure he would have created Taika.”
Gideon Simeloff, Commercial and Entertainment Director, Roald Dahl Story Company added:
“In the words of Willy Wonka himself – we are ‘Delighted! Charmed! Overjoyed!’ with Taika’s appointment on this project. There is something undeniably Wonka-esque about Taika’s creative flair and inimitable sense of humor and we cannot think of anyone more perfectly suited to leading the creative charge on these first of their kind, feature quality Netflix shows.”
These two shows are part of an extensive partnership between Netflix and The Roald Dahl Story Company, which also plans to reimagine many of his beloved stories including Matilda, The BFG, The Twits, and others.
What do you all think about Waititi developing these two shows based on Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?
Source: Deadline