▲One of Roald Dahl's most recognizable books, 'James and the Giant Peach' was adapted into a movie in 1996.

▲The second adaptation was released in 2005. Tim Burton directed the film, which starred Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka.

▲Tim Burton directed this dark spin on the children's story. It follows an orphan who goes on an adventure with huge insects who live in a giant peach.

▲Wes Anderson directed the 2009 adaptation, which had an all-star cast featuring George Clooney, Meryl Streep, and Bill Murray.

▲This exciting book was released in 1970, and follows a fox who robs farmers of their produce.

▲Another hit book, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' has been adapted into two movies. The first, released in 1971, starred Gene Wilder as the formidable Willy Wonka.

▲Rowan Atkinson also appeared in the 1990 movie, playing the petty hotel manager, Mr. Stringer. A new version starring Anne Hathaway was released in 2020.

▲Dahl's 1975 book is a more realistic read. A made-for-TV movie was released in 1989, starring Jeremy Irons.

▲The story follows a father (Jeremy Irons) and his son (Samuel Irons), who poach pheasants from a local magnate.

▲This book follows the Big Friendly Giant, who plucks an orphan from her bed to go on an adventure. An animated film was made in 1989, and earned high praise from Dahl himself.

▲Dahl's 1983 book centers on a band of witches who kill children. Nicolas Roeg directed a movie adaptation, which starred Anjelica Huston.

▲'Esio Trot' (“tortoise” spelt backwards) is a beloved book. It focuses on two elderly neighbors who bond over a pet tortoise. Judi Dench and Dustin Hoffman starred in a 2015 adaptation of the novel.

▲James Corden narrated the made-for-TV movie. Hoffman won an International Emmy Award for his performance as Mr. Henry Hoppy.

▲This suspenseful film hit theaters in 1965, and is based on Dahl's short story 'Beware of the Dog.'

▲The plot follows Jeff Pike, a US army major who is abducted after making a trip to Lisbon, Portugal.

▲Danny DeVito produced, narrated, directed, and starred in 1996's 'Matilda.' His real-life wife, Rhea Perlman, starred as his on-screen wife. As for Matilda herself, she was played by Mara Wilson.

▲'Four Rooms' took different stories written by Roald Dahl, combining them into this 1995 anthology comedy film.

▲This story follows a dyslexic reverend, who mispronounces “God” as “dog.”

▲This book follows Billy, a boy who befriends a giraffe, a pelican, and a monkey.

▲'The Minpins' centers around a young boy, Little Billy, who ventures into the forbidden Forest of Sin in search of trouble.

▲'Four Rooms' was directed by four people, including Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez.

▲'Going Solo' is an autobiographical story, following Dahl's travels as a squadron pilot during World War II.

▲There are plenty of Roald Dahl books that haven't been adapted for screen. Dahl's story about Mr. and Mrs. Twit, a hideous couple who prank each other, would be an incredible on-screen adaptation. Click on to find out others that deserve some time in the spotlight!

▲'Boy' tells the story of Dahl's early days, including his exploits in the public school system.

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The official sequel to 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' has never been adapted for screen. Now it's time for Netflix and director Taika Waititi to do right in the world!

▲Similar to 'Matilda,' this book centers around a young girl with supernatural powers. At one point, she turns a family into ducks, forcing them to live in a nest overnight.

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A fan favorite for many, 'Matilda' is about a girl genius who discovers that she has supernatural powers.

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Steven Spielberg directed a big-budget adaptation of 'The BFG,' which hit theaters in 2016.

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This adult novel follows the titular character Oswald as he starts a plan to prank kings and queens from all over the world.

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Timothée Chalamet has been cast to star as Willy Wonka in Warner Bros.' 2023 prequel film about the famed fictional candy maker. First looks show Chalamet wearing a chocolate brown top hat and a deep raspberry velvet topcoat, similar to Gene Wilder in 1971's 'Charlie & The Chocolate Factory,' but with a distinct Chalamet twist.

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Roald Dahl could do it all. Across his decades-long career, the novelist wrote some of the most memorable children's books ever realized. For instance, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'James and the Giant Peach' are some of Dahl's greatest works. However, it didn't stop there. The writer also published lurid adult novels, grizzly poetry, and even scripted a James Bond film.

With several new projects in production, we're sure to get our dose of Roald Dahl for years to come—especially since Netflix has acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company. The purchase marks one of their largest investments to date and gives them the opportunity to make movies and TV series using any of the stories in Roald Dahl's catalog. In addition to taking on the Taika Waititi-directed sequel to 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,' they have also announced their intention to make a musical version of 'Matilda.'

To look back on the on-screen adaptations of his work that have charmed us so far, and what we still haven't seen come to life, click through this gallery.

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This lovable story deserves an on-screen adaptation. Follow a gigantic, greedy crocodile as he wreaks havoc in an unnamed African country.

A guide to Roald Dahl's on-screen adaptations

The legendary author passed away on November 23, 1990

16/11/24 por StarsInsider

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Roald Dahl could do it all. Across his decades-long career, the novelist wrote some of the most memorable children's books ever realized. For instance, 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory' and 'James and the Giant Peach' are some of Dahl's greatest works. However, it didn't stop there. The writer also published lurid adult novels, grizzly poetry, and even scripted a James Bond film.

With several new projects in production, we're sure to get our dose of Roald Dahl for years to come—especially since Netflix has acquired the Roald Dahl Story Company. The purchase marks one of their largest investments to date and gives them the opportunity to make movies and TV series using any of the stories in Roald Dahl's catalog. In addition to taking on the Taika Waititi-directed sequel to 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,' they have also announced their intention to make a musical version of 'Matilda.'

To look back on the on-screen adaptations of his work that have charmed us so far, and what we still haven't seen come to life, click through this gallery.