We’ve got adaptations of Roald Dahl and Jacqueline Wilson – and now it looks like it’s Enid Blyton’s turn to make it to the big screen! The BBC has revealed that Drive and Only God Forgives director Nicolas Winding Refn will create and produce a new third season based on the beloved children’s novel, with filming taking place in the South West of the UK. .
Talking about the project, the executive producer – who is known for working with Ryan Gosling and Tom Hardy – said: “All my life, I fought hard to be an adventurous kid. .
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“In reimagining The Famous Five, I preserve that perspective by bringing these iconic stories to life for sophisticated new audiences, imbued with indefinable allure and charm. of childhood for present and future generations.”
© Mirrorpix Children’s author Enid Blyton watches the auditions for the play Noddy in Toyland in 1957.
Moonage Pictures co-founder Will Gould added: “In the hands of Nicolas and Matthew, this Famous Five will be a light-hearted, trendy and modern action series with an adventure at its core.”
The BBC’s director of education and children, Patricia Hidalgo, added: “These stories are loved around the world and bringing families together is an important part of their strategy. me, so we hope to introduce these amazing adventures to a new generation of viewers.”
So what is fame really about? For those who haven’t read this popular series of novels, the story follows four siblings Julian, Dick and Anna, as well as their cousin George and her dog Timmy, as they adventure, uncovering secrets. hide and drink a lot of ginger beer. picnic.
This news comes as a bit of a surprise to fans of the director, who is known for his action-horror films. One tweeted: “Perfect fit between doc and director, no notes or questions,” while a third wrote: “Those books are always like the culmination of a transitioning childhood. into adulthood, so I think it’s going to be an interesting choice.”
© image union The first novel in the adventure series “The Five Celebrities” by Enid Blyton
There have been three previous adaptations of The Famous Five, including the 1978 series, the 1995 series and the 2008 animated series. Do you think this will measure up?
Enid Blyton, who died in 1968, wrote many popular series such as Noddy, Malory Towers, St Clare’s and The Faraway Tree, as well as The Enchanted Wood and Adventures of the Wish Chair.
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Source: HIS Education