A rep for the Roald Dahl Story Company explains Netflix's level of involvement in the company's recent controversial edits to the author's work.
Netflix's involvement in the controversial censorship of Roald Dahl's novels has been clarified. Dahl is an iconic children's book author whose works - which have been frequently adapted into films, often more than once - include James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, The Witches, and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY IndieWire reported on who was exactly at fault for these changes, as blame has fallen on Netflix, who acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021, releasing 2021's Matilda the Musical as part of this deal. However, it was revealed that the streaming service is minimally involved with the publications or their new editions.
We want to ensure that Roald Dahl’s wonderful stories and characters continue to be enjoyed by all children today. When publishing new print runs of books written years ago, it’s not unusual to review the language used alongside updating other details including a book’s cover and page layout. Our guiding principle throughout has been to maintain the storylines, characters, and the irreverence and sharp-edged spirit of the original text. Any changes made have been small and carefully considered.
The projects announced as part of this collaboration include two animated series adapted from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and its sequel Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator. With heavy writing and directing involvement from Thor: Love and Thunder's Taika Waititi, one series will follow Charlie's adventures and the other is set to explore the Oompa Loompas. Neither project is related to the upcoming origin story film Wonka starring Timothée Chalamet.
Netflix's overall deal with the company has so far only produced Matilda the Musical. However, other upcoming projects also include a limited series that will be the first to adapt his novel The Twits and a Wes Anderson adaptation of The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. With so much on the horizon, it seems likely that the company is eager to separate themselves from this controversy as much as possible.
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