Taika Waititi to Develop ‘Oompa Loompas’ Animated Series for Netflix
Taika Waititi is heading to Loompaland. The “Jojo Rabbit” director is set to helm a pair of animated series for Netflix based on Roald Dahl’s children’s classic “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,” with one centered on the Oompa Loompas.
The other series, according to Netflix, is “based on the world and characters of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'” Waititi will write, direct and executive produce the series, which fall under Netflix’s 2018 deal with The Roald Dahl Story Company.
“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...
The other series, according to Netflix, is “based on the world and characters of ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.'” Waititi will write, direct and executive produce the series, which fall under Netflix’s 2018 deal with The Roald Dahl Story Company.
“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...
- 3/5/2020
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
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