Should be interesting.
Netflix has officially teamed up with SK Global Entertainment to create a mini series about the Thai cave rescue mission.
In 2018, 12 young footballers and their coach were trapped in a cave in Thailand.
They were trapped in the Chang Mai caves for two weeks due to the heavy rains that flooded the entrance.
It garnered international attention, and resulted in a highly publicised rescue mission.
Thankfully, all 13 people trapped in the cave were found alive and well.
SpaceX chief Elon Musk even had a team of engineers develop and build a kid-size submarine in an attempt to help.
And now, the real story will be told.
The Hollywood Reporter says that Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians) and Nattawut “Baz” Poonpiriya will direct the mini-series.
“Like the rest of the world, we were riveted by the news of the Thai cave rescue,” said Chu.
“With the entire globe watching, this tragic human drama transformed into a beautiful, inspirational story of human beings saving other human beings. Not only did this show the best of the human spirit overcoming even the worst of circumstances, it proved that we are stronger when we work together.”
Erika North, the Netflix’s director of International originals, said:
“We are immensely proud to be able to support the retelling of the incredible story of the Tham Luang cave rescue. The story combines so many unique local and universal themes which connected people from all walks of life, from all around the world.”
“Thailand is a very important country for Netflix and we are looking forward to bringing this inspiring local but globally-resonant story of overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds to life, once again, for global audiences.”
