Published 16:08 IST, March 6th 2020

Taika Waititi to write & direct two 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' series for Netflix

Jojo Rabbit actor and screenwriter Taika Waititi will write & direct a 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' series for Netflix. Read here to know the details.

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Taika Waititi is a well-kwn director and an Oscar-winning screenwriter too. He has worked on creating a lot of fictional films and series likes Jojo Rabbit, Thor: Ragnarok, and Mandalorian. Recently he has been also attached to several Disney Plus properties too. After such a good track record, Taika Waititi was signed by Netflix to write, direct, and executive produce two animated series. It was reported that properties Taika Waititi will be working on are based on works of Roald Dahl, most prominent one being Charlie and Chocolate Factory. Re here to kw more about Taika Waititi’s upcoming project Charlie and Chocolate Factory.

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Taika Waititi to write & direct two 'Charlie and Chocolate Factory' series

On Thursday, March 5, 2020, Netflix anunced that y have signed Taika Waititi for recreating Roald Dahl’s whimsical world of Charlie and Chocolate Factory. It was also reported that animated series will have a whole new take on Oompa-Loompas who were seen singing in John Depp-led film. 1964 classical book will get a facelift from Taika Waititi. Only time will tell what creative take director has for Willy Wonka's infamous factory.

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Netflix also promised that show will retain spirit and tone of original story while building new characters and world from Roald Dahl’s book for first time. vice president of Netflix also ded that it was a tough task to recreate animated characters but after Taika joined project, things have changed for good.

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Ar executive from Netflix also expressed that Taika's creative flair and sense of humour is perfect to compliment  characters. He also ded that Taika is a perfect person as creative he for creating first of its kind, feature-quality Netflix shows. A lot of Roald Dahl’s work will be recreated by Netflix, and only things left off list are James and Giant Peach and Fantastic Mr. Fox.

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(Source: Taika Waititi Instagram)

16:08 IST, March 6th 2020