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Netflix said on Tuesday it had secured the rights to make a mini-series about the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a cave in northern Thailand last year that caught international attention.
“The story combines so many unique local and universal themes which connected people from all walks of life, from all around the world,” Erika North, Netflix’s Director of International Originals, said.
“Thailand is a very important market for Netflix and we are looking forward to bringing this inspiring local, but globally resonant story...to life,” she added.
The ‘Wild Boars’ soccer team and their coach got trapped while exploring the cave complex in the northern province of Chiang Rai when a monsoon downpour flooded the tunnels. The mini-series will be directed by Crazy Rich Asians director Jon M Chu and Nattawut “Baz” Poonpiriya.
Netflix and SK Global Entertainment secured the rights from 13 Thamluang, a company established by the boys and their coach.
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