Netflix Has Bought the Rights to All of Roald Dahl’s Stories

They’re planning to create a unique universe.

Netflix has splashed the cash and secured the rights to all of Roald Dahl’s stories with a plan to create a whole universe of films and TV shows based on his wacky and imaginative works.

On Wednesday, the company announced they had purchased the Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC) which manages the rights to the author’s works.

Does anyone else read that as Netflix wanted the rights so instead of buying them, they just bought the company that owns them? That’s a big brain move right there.

In a press release about the acquisition, Netflix said this joint venture means they can bring the world of Dahl to life for a new generation of fans.

“Netflix and RDSC are joining forces to bring some of the world’s most-loved stories to current and future fans in creative new ways,” the press release said.

I’m calling it right now, we’re about to get a Roald Dahl cinematic universe that will rival Marvel.

The deal between the two companies was spurred on by the two working on the animated Charlie and the Chocolate TV series.

“These projects opened our eyes to a much more ambitious venture,” Netflix said.

“The creation of a unique universe across animated and live actions films and TV, publishing, games, immersive experiences, live theatre, consumer products and more.”

Excited to announce that the Roald Dahl Story Company (RDSC) and Netflix are joining forces to bring some of the world's most loved stories to current and future fans in creative new ways.

“We are now about to visit the most marvellous places and see the most wonderful things.” pic.twitter.com/NIiBeStJm2

— Netflix (@netflix) September 22, 2021

Honestly, this is an exciting move by Netflix. Dahl was a prolific writer in his heyday, releasing iconic stories like Matilda, The Witches, The BFG, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Fantastic Mr Fox.

Already, Dahl’s works have been turned into countless films, with the latest being a Willy Wonka origin film starring Timothee Chalamet due to come out next year.

If the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events is anything to go by, it’s fair to say the works of Roald Dahl are in safe hands.

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