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A new Charlotte\u2019s Web<\/em> series brings the classic story to life with warmth and care for today\u2019s young viewers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n The show highlights friendship, courage, and the power of feeling seen\u2014values that help kids feel safe and loved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Families can stream all three episodes on October 2 on HBO Max, with a talented cast bringing heart and emotion to each character.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Charlotte\u2019s Web<\/em> by E.B. White is one of the most beloved children\u2019s books<\/a> of all time. It explores important themes of friendship and community, and guides young readers through the cycle of life, from birth to death and rebirth.<\/p>\n Well, a new adaptation of the beloved story is set to be released soon for streaming. Parents and children alike will be excited to learn that the limited series, produced by Sesame Workshop, premieres this Fall in three parts on HBO Max.<\/p>\n People<\/em><\/a> got an exclusive first look at how this classic children\u2019s story<\/a> is being adapted for the small screen. Here’s what we know so far.<\/p>\n In case you aren’t familiar, Charlotte\u2019s Web<\/em> is the story of the unique friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a barn spider named Charlotte. This special bond ultimately leads Charlotte to save Wilbur from slaughter when she weaves inspiring messages about him in her web for the world to see. In doing so, she changes not only how others perceive Wilbur but how he sees himself.<\/p>\n Kay Wilson Stallings<\/a>, the Chief Creative and Production Officer at Sesame Workshop, notes that the retelling remains true to the book\u2019s symbolism and themes of friendship, empathy, courage, and community. After capturing the hearts of so many readers already, she \u201ccan\u2019t wait for families to fall in love with these characters all over again.\u201d<\/p>\n An exclusive trailer provided to People<\/em><\/a> showcases themes of friendship and acceptance. Our sweet spider, Charlotte<\/a>, reassures a young Wilbur that he\u2019s special even as he worries he\u2019s simply a left-behind \u201crunty pig.\u201d She reminds him that his existence as her friend is a \u201ctremendous thing\u201d and that in lifting him up, she lifts herself a little as well.<\/p>\n Charlotte says, \u201cI weave my webs for you because I like you. Because we\u2019re friends.\u201d<\/p>\n This isn\u2019t the first time this heart-warming tale<\/a> has been reimagined for the screen. A 2006 live-action film starred Julia Roberts as the voice of Charlotte.<\/p>\n But this new retelling also features a star-studded cast. Amy Adams (Charlotte), Elijah Wood (Adult Wilbur), Cynthia Erivo<\/a> (Goose), Natalie Chan (Fern), Randall Park (Templeton), Rosario Dawson (Edith), and Jean Smart (Narrator) all lend their voices to this charming animated tale.<\/p>\n Academy Award winner Luke Matheny (Ghoswriter) serves as showrunner and spoke with People <\/em>about the \u201cthrilling and daunting\u201d task of adapting such a masterpiece.<\/p>\n \u201cThankfully, every writer, animator, actor, and producer rose to the occasion\u2014and nobody more than the brilliant Amy Adams, whose Charlotte is one for the ages,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n In fact, the cast and crew were so moved by the filmmaking process that many cried along the way.<\/p>\nWhat is the Story of ‘Charlotte\u2019s Web’?<\/h2>\n
Series Stays Faithful to Book\u2019s Central Themes<\/h2>\n
Big-Name Stars Lend Their Voices to the Classic Tale<\/h2>\n
Where to Watch ‘Charlotte\u2019s Web’<\/h2>\n