Netflix 'A Series Of Unfortunate Events' Streaming Service Developing Show Based On Lemony Snicket's Books

Netflix is about to get in bed with Count Olaf. The online streaming service has just acquired the rights to the popular books series, A Series of Unfortunate Events. The website will turn the 13 novel series, based on the Baudelaire orphans Sunny, Violet, and Klaus, into a TV project for their site. The story follows the three siblings as they try to uncover the secrets of their parent's death, while also trying to keep their fortune out of the hands of villainous Count Olaf.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the bestselling novels, which were published between 1999 and 2006 and written under Daniel Handler's pen name of Lemony Snicket, will be soon making their way to their streaming service.

Since their publication, the novels have gone on to sell 65 million copies and be translated in over 40 languages around the world, as well as get the board game, video game, and card game treatment.

The series also spawned a 2004 film from Paramount Pictures, which starred Jim Carrey, Meryl Streep, Emily Browning and Jude Law.

The vice president of original content for Netflix, Cindy Holland, released a statement earlier today about bringing the series to life on the Internet.

"On the search for fantastic material that appeals to both parents and kids, the first stop for generations of readers is A Series of Unfortunate Events," Holland explained. "We are proud to start work on a series for a global audience that already loves the books. The world created by Lemony Snicket is unique, darkly funny, and relatable. We can't wait to bring it to life for Netflix members."

Variety is also reporting on the statement that Snicket, aka Daniel Handler, released about Netflix acquiring his series.

"I can't believe it," Snicket wrote. "After years of providing top-quality entertainment on demand, Neflix is risking its reputation and success by associating itself with my dismaying and upsetting books."