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Breaking away from expectations, renowned filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn has taken an unexpected turn by signing on as the director for an Enid Blyton Trilogy. Known for his bold and controversial thrillers like the “Pusher” trilogy, “Bronson,” “Drive,” “Only God Forgives,” and “The Neon Demon,” Refn is expanding his horizons with this surprising new project.
The trilogy will consist of three 90-minute films based on Blyton’s beloved “The Famous Five” series, which follows the adventures of Julian, Dick, Anne, George, and their faithful dog Timmy as they find themselves entangled in various intriguing mysteries. Given the quintessentially British nature of the source material, it’s no surprise that the BBC is already on board.
Refn will serve as the creative overseer and executive producer, bringing these Iconic Stories to life for a new generation while preserving the enchantment of childhood. In an official statement, he expressed his passion for adventure and his desire to ignite the imagination of current and future audiences.
“All my life I’ve fought vigorously to remain a child with a lust for adventure. By reimagining The Famous Five, I am preserving that notion by bringing these iconic stories to life for a progressive new audience, instilling the undefinable allure and enchantment of childhood for current and future generations to come.”
While ultraviolence may not be a feature of these films, the project has already piqued curiosity, especially if Refn decides to direct at least one of the chapters himself.
