So, Netflix has a lot of content to mine here.įantasy is obviously so hot right now.

Following the first book, 13 sequels and 9 prequels were written. The books tell the adventures of animals that live in the forest haven or Redwall Abbey. RELATED: House of the Dragon – Composer Ramin Djawadi Will Be Back These perennially popular stories have been etched onto the hearts of millions of readers, and we are thrilled to partner with Netflix to bring those beloved characters on screen for families worldwide to enjoy.

We couldn’t be more delighted to announce this deal. We are very excited to embark on this new endeavour with Netflix and Penguin Random House UK.įiction Publisher of Penquin Random House Children’s Ben Horslen added: Brian would have been very happy to see that Netflix shares his joy and desire to bring his stories to life as a new universe of films, series and potentially much more for audiences of all ages to enjoy. Representative of The Redwall Abbey Company Alan Ingram said in a statement:īrian often travelled the globe to tell his Redwall stories to young audiences, more often than not at their schools. This is all possible as this is the first time one company has owned the film rights to the entire Redwall series. McHale also helmed Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio. First a feature film will be made directed by Patrick McHale. Now, the 22 book series based around Martin the Warrior will be mined for series and films for the streaming giant. “These perennially popular stories have been etched onto the hearts of millions of readers, and we are thrilled to partner with Netflix to bring those beloved characters on screen for families worldwide to enjoy.Netflix has made its next move into the world of fantasy by purchasing the rights to Brian Jacques’ Redwall novels. “We couldn’t be more delighted to announce this deal,” said the Penguin Random House Children’s fiction publisher Ben Horslen. There was also a video game called The Lost Legends of Redwall. Previously, Canadian animation studio Nelvana produced a Redwall animated show that aired from 1999 to 2002, covering the events of the first three books over the course of three seasons. 6bie3CwpqIĪs Variety notes, this is the first time the film rights to all 22 books have been held by the same production company and the first time any of the books have been adapted into feature-length films. Big news! The creator of Over The Garden Wall is working on a Redwall adaptation for Netflix! I'm already preparing myself for the feast scenes.

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