Netflix Is Releasing Four New Short Films From Wes Anderson

Billie Melissa
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With the release of Asteroid City just three months ago it is a surprise to see Wes Anderson already back with more stunning stories to tell.

Over the course of four days starting on September 27, Netflix will release a new short film daily from the auteur.

Each film will be an adaptation of a Roald Dahl short story, the first of the four being The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar. 

The four day event will commence on September 27 and end September 30.

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

  • Release Date: September 27

  • Synopsis: A beloved Roald Dahl short story about a rich man who learns about a guru who can see without using his eyes and then sets out to master the skill in order to cheat at gambling.

  • Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dev Patel, Ben Kingsley, and Richard Ayoade

  • Runtime: 39 minutes

The Swan

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  • Release Date: September 28

  • Synopsis: A young adult Roald Dahl short story about a small/brilliant boy ruthlessly pursued by two large/idiotic bullies.

  • Starring: Rupert Friend, Ralph Fiennes, Asa Jennings

  • Runtime: 17 minutes

The Rat Catcher

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  • Release Date: September 29

  • Synopsis: A lesser-known Roald Dahl short story about a professional rodent exterminator.

  • Starring: Richard Ayoade, Ralph Fiennes, Rupert Friend

  • Runtime: 17 minutes

Poison

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  • Release Date: September 30

  • Synopsis: A well-known Roald Dahl short story about a man who discovers a poisonous snake asleep in his bed.

  • Starring: Dev Patel, Benedict Cumberbatch, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley

  • Runtime: 17 minutes