Exclusive: TaikaWaititi, Chris and Liam Hemsworth, Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett will take part in a read-along of Roald Dahl's JamesAndTheGiantPeach
filmmakert will lead a star-studded readalong of Roald Dahl's novel, starting Monday morning. The effort, in conjunction with the Roald Dahl Story Company, will raise money for Partners in Health, a medical and social justice organization fighting COVID-19 and supporting public health systems in some of the most vulnerable communities around the world. Dahl's daughter Ophelia is a founder of Partners in Health.
and feature stars including Meryl Streep, Chris and Liam Hemsworth, Cate Blanchett, Ryan Reynolds, Mindy Kaling, Benedict Cumberbatch, Lupita Nyong'o, Billy Porter and Sarah Paulson, among others, all reading and performing characters in the story from their homes.to my girls multiple times, I’m excited to be able to partner with my friends, the Dahl team and Partners In Health and re-tell this story to help those most in need right now," said Waititi.
Added Luke Kelly, managing director of the Roald Dahl Story Company, "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. and not only bring a moment of joy and escapism to children and families at this very tough time — but also to raise vital funds for Partners in Health.
"My dad instilled in us as kids the notion that imagination will spark a chain reaction of possibilities — we can dream endlessly about ideas and make them real," said Ophelia Dahl. "This early training meant it was not such a leap to envision Partners in Health with my friends. Roald was one of our earliest and most enthusiastic supporters and never let me leave for Haiti without stuffing a massive wad of cash in my hand to put towards the next project.
"We know from experience that the impact of this virus will be felt most by vulnerable communities around the world. But with more than three decades experience in community-based health care, including responses to epidemics and outbreaks such as Ebola, cholera and tuberculosis; we know how to fight this. Andwill raise critical funds that will allow Partners In Health to invest in local health systems that deliver high-quality, dignifed care to fight this disease.
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