Netflix orders six-part series adapting Roald Dahl's adult short stories

Netflix has ordered an untitled six-part series adapting Roald Dahl's adult short stories — not his children's tales — with Nicola Coughlan, Naomi Scott, Dominic West and Josh Finan starring. Danny Brocklehurst writes; Runyararo Mapfumo and Ben Gregor direct. Orchid Pictures produces. Filming is under way in Manchester and the North West of England. No release date is set. (THR, 26 August 2026)