Shawn Levy Moves To Disney’s 20th Television With Overall Deal After Long Tenure At Netflix
With Stranger Things coming to an end, both series’ creators/executive producers The Duffer Brothers and director/executive producer Shawn Levy are moving on by setting shop elsewhere. Following the Duffer Brothers’ massive film and TV overall deal at Paramount, Levy and his 21 Laps Entertainment have signed a big multi-year overall deal with 20th Television, a […]
Shawn Levy and his production company, 21 Laps Entertainment, have signed a multi-year overall deal with Disney's 20th Television. This deal marks a move for Levy, who had a long tenure at Netflix. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it is set to begin in 2027, according to TheWrap.
Levy expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership, citing a "kindred spirit" with Disney's storytelling ethos. He also praised Dana Walden and Debra OConnell of Disney Television, with whom he has worked previously. Levy noted that his production company will produce television series with the Disney team.
The move comes as Levy's work on "Stranger Things" is coming to an end. However, he confirmed that the "Stranger Things" universe will remain at Netflix. Levy thanked Netflix and his collaborators there for their leadership.
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