In a wide-ranging interview with IndieWire, filmmaker Wes Anderson discussed his upcoming Netflix adaptation of author Roald Dahl's "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar." Anderson's film -- his second based on a Dahl story, after "Fantastic Mr. Fox" -- runs just 37 minutes long. Anderson had planned to adapt "Henry Sugar" for the screen prior to Netflix's acquisition of Dahl's complete works. - Benedict Cumberbatch will star in "Henry Sugar" as a professional gambler who can see with his eyes closed
- Anderson compared his 37-minute project to BBC's classic "Play for Today" series, brief programs from notable future filmmakers including Stephen Frears and John Schlesinger.
- Anderson previously directed the 13-minute short "Hotel Chevalier," which served as a prequel for his film "The Darjeeling Limited."
- "Henry Sugar" will hit Netflix this fall; Anderson's latest feature-length film, "Asteroid City," is in US theaters now.
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