Wes Anderson’s ‘Henry Sugar’ Trailer Combines Roald Dahl and Benedict Cumberbatch to Irresistible Extremes
variety.comSophia Scorziello editor Benedict Cumberbatch stars as a rich London bachelor in the trailer for Wes Anderson’s upcoming short film “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar.” Adapted from a collection of short stories, titled “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar and Six More,” by acclaimed children’s fiction writer Roald Dahl, Anderson’s film premiered out of competition at the Venice Film Festival this year — prompting a four-minute ovation — and will release on Netflix on Sept.
27. “It’s hard to say whether Wes Anderson’s sensibility is perfectly suited to that of Roald Dahl or the other way around,” wrote Peter Debruge in his review out of Venice.
Based on the real-life tale of mystic Kuda Bux, Dahl’s “Henry Sugar” story follows a gambler who learns the art of meditation in hopes of learning to see through playing cards.
Anderson’s 37-minute pastel adaptation also stars Ben Kingsley, Richard Ayoade, Dev Patel, Ralph Fiennes and Rupert Friend. The film marks the second time Anderson adapted Dahl’s work for the screen, following his 2009 film “Fantastic Mr.
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