The 10-part series, featuring more than two dozen celebrities, will be streamed on the Roald Dahl YouTube channel and will benefit PIH.
, hosted by the Oscar-winning writer-director Taika Waititi , debuts on YouTube today. Celebrities like Meryl Streep, Benedict Cumberbatch, and the Hemsworth brothers will read portions of the book from their homes.
The collaboration between the Roald Dahl Story Company, Waititi, and the participating artists aims to raise money for, a medical and social-justice organization fighting COVID-19 and supporting public health systems in some of the most vulnerable communities around the world. Episode one features Chris and Liam Hemsworth performing together for the first time, alongside Nick Kroll. The second episode will pair Streep and Cumberbatch.
Luke Kelly, managing director of the Roald Dahl Story Company, added: “Roald Dahl’s stories are about the power and importance of kindness—and as a business we believe in enacting that ethos. That’s why we support the critical work of charities such as Partners in Health who are working on the front line in the fight against COVID-19.”
The Roald Dahl Story Company has committed to matching $1 million of donations, with other donors lined up for matching beyond this milestone. People can donate to Partners in Health by visiting
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