Netflix Announces Cast for Roald Dahl Short Story Series

Netflix has confirmed a star-studded cast for a new six-part drama series based on the short stories for adults by renowned author Roald Dahl. The yet-to-be-titled series, announced in late August 2026, is currently in production in Manchester and the northwest of England. The project is part of the streaming giant's ongoing expansion of Dahl adaptations following its acquisition of the Roald Dahl Story Company in 2021.

The series is written by Danny Brocklehurst, known for the hit series Fool Me Once and the show Brassic. He is adapting Dahl's iconic short stories into a contemporary drama. The official logline describes the show as a "deliciously twisted tale" that follows a young couple marooned in a faded seaside town. They navigate a world of conmen, adulterers, murderous mothers, and snake charmers as they attempt to escape before their own fate is sealed. The specific stories being adapted have not been revealed.

The cast includes Nicola Coughlan of Bridgerton, Imelda Staunton of The Crown, and Dominic West of The Wire. Other notable actors joining the production are Naomi Scott, Josh Finan, Toby Jones, Carmen Ejogo, Christine Tremarco, Michael Socha, and Clarke Peters....