Duffer Brothers to create a spin-off series based on ‘Stranger Things’
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Duffer Brothers to create a spin-off series based on ‘Stranger Things’
Toff C.
Published Jul 11, 2022 02:24 AM PHT
Matt and Ross Duffer will be creating a spin-off series based on their mega hit Netflix show Stranger Things.
Matt and Ross Duffer will be creating a spin-off series based on their mega hit Netflix show Stranger Things.
Netflix announced on Thursday, July 7, that the Duffer Brothers have launched their production company called Upside Down Pictures which is part of their overall deal with the streaming giant. The production company is set to create more film and television projects for Netflix.
Netflix announced on Thursday, July 7, that the Duffer Brothers have launched their production company called Upside Down Pictures which is part of their overall deal with the streaming giant. The production company is set to create more film and television projects for Netflix.
In a press statement, Netflix revealed that the Duffer Brothers will be doing an all-new live-action television adaptation of the Japanese manga and anime Death Note.
In a press statement, Netflix revealed that the Duffer Brothers will be doing an all-new live-action television adaptation of the Japanese manga and anime Death Note.
The streaming giant also revealed that Upside Down Pictures is in charge of a series adaptation of Stephen King and Peter Straub's The Talisman.
The streaming giant also revealed that Upside Down Pictures is in charge of a series adaptation of Stephen King and Peter Straub's The Talisman.
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There will also be a new stage play "set within the world and mythology of Stranger Things" and an original series from creators Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews under the production company.
There will also be a new stage play "set within the world and mythology of Stranger Things" and an original series from creators Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews under the production company.
“[Upside Down Pictures] aim to create the kind of stories that inspired the Duffers growing up - stories that take place at that beautiful crossroads where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, where big spectacle co-exists with intimate character work, where heart wins out over cynicism," the Duffer Brothers remarked in a statement.
“[Upside Down Pictures] aim to create the kind of stories that inspired the Duffers growing up - stories that take place at that beautiful crossroads where the ordinary meets the extraordinary, where big spectacle co-exists with intimate character work, where heart wins out over cynicism," the Duffer Brothers remarked in a statement.
Netflix's Co-chief executive officer and chief content officer Ted Sarandos expressed his excitement about their partnership with the Duffer Brothers and their production company.
Netflix's Co-chief executive officer and chief content officer Ted Sarandos expressed his excitement about their partnership with the Duffer Brothers and their production company.
"Matt and Ross are an exceptionally unique talent with a vision so crisp and clear. They are all about the details — it’s no accident that Stranger Things has pierced the zeitgeist to become the epic pop culture phenomenon it is today. We’re excited to continue telling new stories with them as they grow Upside Down Pictures and to welcome Hilary as creative partner," he stated.
"Matt and Ross are an exceptionally unique talent with a vision so crisp and clear. They are all about the details — it’s no accident that Stranger Things has pierced the zeitgeist to become the epic pop culture phenomenon it is today. We’re excited to continue telling new stories with them as they grow Upside Down Pictures and to welcome Hilary as creative partner," he stated.
The Duffer Brothers recently created and produced the fourth season of Stranger Things, which has become Netflix's number one Most Popular English series of all time. It has the biggest premiere weekend on the streaming platform for an English-language TV show with 286.79 million hours viewed.
The Duffer Brothers recently created and produced the fourth season of Stranger Things, which has become Netflix's number one Most Popular English series of all time. It has the biggest premiere weekend on the streaming platform for an English-language TV show with 286.79 million hours viewed.
The series landed the number one spot on the top 10 lists of 91 countries. It has been viewed 1.15 billion hours in its first 28 days.
The series landed the number one spot on the top 10 lists of 91 countries. It has been viewed 1.15 billion hours in its first 28 days.
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