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Netflix Sets Roald Dahl Series With Cast Including Nicola Coughlan, Imelda Staunton & Dominic West

Netflix is adapting Roald Dahl's adult short stories into a new series, with a star-studded cast.

By · Published August 26, 2026 at 22:30 UTC · Updated August 27, 2026 at 00:27 UTC

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Source diversity sample: Variety · Netflix · The Hollywood Reporter · Just Jared · What's on Netflix · Deadline.

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Quick answers

Who is starring in the Netflix Roald Dahl series?

Nicola Coughlan, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Naomi Scott and Josh Finan are confirmed to star in the series.

What is the Netflix Roald Dahl series based on?

The series is based on Roald Dahl's adult short stories.

What is the title of the Netflix Roald Dahl series?

Netflix and What's on Netflix both refer to the series as "Tales of the Unexpected". However, coverage does not yet confirm whether this is the official title.

The brief

Five outlets confirm that Netflix is producing a series based on Roald Dahl's adult short stories. The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix, Deadline and What's on Netflix all name Nicola Coughlan, Imelda Staunton and Dominic West as part of the cast. The Hollywood Reporter also names Naomi Scott and Josh Finan.

The series is described as "deliciously dark" by Netflix. The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix, Deadline and What's on Netflix all describe the series as an adaptation of Dahl's adult short stories. Netflix and What's on Netflix both refer to the series as "Tales of the Unexpected", the title of a 1970s and 1980s TV series based on Dahl's stories.

The Hollywood Reporter and Netflix both describe the series as a "grownup" adaptation. Just Jared reports that Nicola Coughlan wore a fake baby bump and was attacked by a dog on set. Coverage does not yet specify whether these incidents are related to the series.

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