Netflix returns to Saltburn to film Roald Dahl-inspired series

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 11:03 · Archive

Netflix is returning to the seaside town of Saltburn later this month to continue filming a six-part series based on Roald Dahl's short stories for adults.

Netflix is returning to the North Yorkshire seaside town of Saltburn from 20 to 24 October to continue filming a new six-episode series based on Roald Dahl's short stories for adults. The production, currently known as Zoltar, is written by Danny Brocklehurst, who previously worked on Fool Me Once and Run Away. It follows a young couple navigating multiple adaptations of Dahl's stories.

The show will feature actors including Toby Jones, Nicola Coughlan, Imelda Staunton and Naomi Scott, who were seen in Saltburn during earlier filming last month. Hocus Pocus Productions Ltd will oversee the shoot on behalf of Netflix.

Filming will take place across several locations in Saltburn, including the pier, lower promenade, beach, Milton Street, outside Emmanuel Charity Shop and in Back Amber Lane. Preparations are scheduled for 20 and 21 October, with production on 22 and 23 October. The Pier and amusement arcade will be closed to the public on 22 October, and temporary traffic management systems will be in place during filming at the charity shop.

How it is being reported

• Netflix filming times and locations in Saltburn as TV stars set to return for Roald Dahl seriesThe six-part series is understood to be filming under the codename Zoltar and focuses on Roald Dahl's short stories for adultsTeessideLive · 14 Oct, 10:25
• Netflix to return to Saltburn seaside to film Roald Dahl-inspired TV seriesCouncillor Stuart Smith has confirmed Netflix will return to Saltburn later this month to continue filming for a mystery new series currently known as Zoltar.The Northern Echo · 13 Oct, 20:00

In this story: Netflix · Saltburn · Roald Dahl · Toby Jones · Nicola Coughlan · Imelda Staunton · Naomi Scott · Danny Brocklehurst

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