Netflix signs deal for Thai cave boy rescue miniseries

Netflix signs deal for Thai cave boy rescue miniseries

by Joseph Anthony
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Richard Harris and Craig Challen, the Australian cave divers, who helped to rescue 12 Thai boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave last year, meet with the boys at the Tham Luang Cave Museum in Chiang Rai, Thailand April 22, 2019. REUTERS/Jiraporn Kuhakan

Netflix said on Tuesday it had secured the rights to make a miniseries about the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a cave in northern Thailand last year that captured international attention.


โ€œThe story combines so many unique local and universal themes which connected people from all walks of life, from all around the world,โ€ Erika North, Netflixโ€™s Director of International Originals, said.

โ€œThailand is a very important market for Netflix and we are looking forward to bringing this inspiring local, but globally resonant storyโ€ฆto life,โ€ she added.

The โ€œWild Boarsโ€ soccer team, aged between 11 and 16, and their 25-year-old coach became trapped on June 23 while exploring the cave complex in the northern province of Chiang Rai when a rainy season downpour flooded the tunnels.

A 17-day effort to rescue them gripped the world with experts from various countries volunteering to help.

โ€œWe look forward to working with all involved parties to ensure our story is told accurately,โ€ assistant coach Ekkapol โ€œAkeโ€ Chantapong said.

The miniseries will be directed by Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu and Nattawut โ€œBazโ€ Poonpiriya.

Netflix and SK Global Entertainment secured the rights from the 13 Thamluang, a company established by the boys and their coach.

So far, two books about the rescue have been published while a feature film by British-Thai director Tom Waller, โ€œThe Caveโ€, wrapped up shooting in December, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

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