Stranger Things spin-off on Netflix

Get ready for the expanded world of Stranger Things.

Following the release of the widely watched Season 4 finale, the Duffer brothers announced that they are working on a new live-action spin-off series based on their own ideas.

No other details about the series have been released, but the news follows comments made by the two while talking to cover the latest season of Netflix hits.

“I read these rumors that there are 11 spin-offs, Steve and Dustin spin-offs, or it’s a different number,” the Duffer brothers said in a “Happy Sad Confused” podcast. variety). “It’s not interesting to me because we’ve done it all. I don’t know how many hours it took to explore it all, so it’s very different.”

They emphasize that it is not only “very different” but “1000% different”, and the relationship between the two series focuses on “storytelling sensibilities” and on both of the protagonists. I pointed out that it wasn’t.

In addition to confirming the new “Stranger Things” series, the Duffer brothers have revealed that they have launched the production company Upside Down Pictures behind the new slate for the project coming to Netflix.

Highlights include a live-action TV show from the Japanese manga and anime series Death Note, the original series by creators Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews (“Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance”), and Stephen’s series.King and Peter Straub Talisman..

Beyond the screen, “Stranger Things” expands to the stage with the myths of a whole new production set and original series in the world. The play is produced and directed by Netflix, Sonia Friedman and Stephen Daldry.

“Matt and Ross are very unique talents and the vision is very clear and clear. Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos said” Stranger Things “broke the zeitgeist and is as spectacular as it is today. It’s no coincidence that it becomes a cultural phenomenon. “I’m excited to continue telling new stories with them as they grow upside-down photos, and to welcome Hillary as a creative partner.”

Meanwhile, the fourth season of Stranger Things is currently Netflix’s top show, with viewers watching over a billion hours of the latest in the series in the first 28 days. It holds the premier weekend record for the largest streaming platform ever in the English series.

The nostalgic story of the Duffer brothers ends in Season 5, which currently has no release date.

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