The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar — Official Trailer

added: Thu, Sep 14th '23

Netflix recently struck a deal with the Roald Dahl company, securing exclusive rights to the complete catalog of the prolific author. Among the various projects and adaptations in the works, there's one particular release on the horizon that stands out as unique. Behold a new Wes Anderson short film, starring Benedict Cumberbatch!

Check out the official trailer for "The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar," an upcoming 30-minute short film based on Roald Dahl's beloved story about a rich man who embarks on a quest to acquire an extraordinary skill for the purpose of cheating at gambling.

In this quirky production by visionary filmmaker Wes Anderson, Benedict Cumberbatch takes on the role of Henry Sugar and serves as the narrator.

The short film, complete with all the distinctive Wes Anderson style and charm, including meticulously crafted set designs and period-appropriate costumes, is one of the initial projects stemming from Netflix's partnership with the Roald Dahl estate.

Joining Cumberbatch in the cast are Sir Ben Kingsley, Dev Patel, Rupert Friend, and Richard Ayoade, with a special appearance by Ralph Fiennes portraying author Roald Dahl himself.

"The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar" is scheduled to premiere on September 27th, exclusively on Netflix. Watch the trailer, above.

synopsis:
A beloved Roald Dahl 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.

directed by Wes Anderson

starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Ben Kingsley, Dev Patel, Rupert Friend, Richard Ayoade, Ralph Fiennes

release date September 27, 2023 (on Netflix)