



So far, this includes The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar as well as an adaptation of the stage musical of Matilda, starring Emma Thompson. The acquisition allows Netflix to create projects based on Dahl’s work across all mainstream entertainment media. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is to be one of Netflix’s new Roald Dahl projects after the company acquired the Roald Dahl estate in September last year. They also claim that the film may take the form of an anthology, incorporating other stories from the same 1977 collection, which includes: WRFm7ejLpz- Baz Bamigboye ? January 6, 2022Īdditionally, Deadline reports that the cast includes Ralph Fiennes, Dev Patel, and Ben Kingsley, with Cumberbatch to take the lead role as Henry Sugar. Dir will film The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar for with #BenedictCumberbatch as Sugar.Shoots in London v soon. #WesAnderson directs another tale of the unexpected following his 2009 animated adaptation of Dahl’s Fantastic. She became the second celeb unmasked in the hit ITV show’s new series – despite belting out Shirley Bassey classic Big Spender.The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is about a gambler who develops the ability to see through cards, then opens a number of orphanages with his winnings.

TELLY veteran Gloria Hunniford says her Snow Leopard costume on The Masked Singer brought her to tears – and not just because it was uncomfortable. “But there are lots of others who deserve it more.” Gloria spotted an issue “But it isn’t for looking after Derek – it’s for broadcasting and charity work. “There have been a few comments since it was announced from people saying, ‘Why has she got one? I look after my husband and I haven’t got one’. “I don’t know why as I’m thrilled to bits and incredibly honoured. It followed her hard-hitting documentary Finding Derek, which charted her family’s struggle after husband Derek Draper became seriously ill with Covid in March 2020.Īppearing on GMB yesterday to discuss her award, she said: “I feel very awkward about it. The presenter received the honour for services to broadcasting, journalism and charity. GOOD Morning Britain host Kate Garraway says trolls have told her she does not deserve her MBE.
