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. A 17-day effort to rescue them gripped the world with experts from various countries volunteering to help. The miniseries will be directed by Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M. Chu and Nattawut "Baz" 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, "The Cave", wrapped up shooting in December, according to the Hollywood Reporter.

Source: Mint April 30, 2019 07:07 UTC