{
  "id": 10484856,
  "title": "Shawn Levy and 21 Laps Entertainment Sign Overall TV Deal With Disney’s 20th Television",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/shawn-levy-and-21-laps-entertainment-sign-overall-tv-deal-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T16:25:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/shawn-levy-21-laps-entertainment-overall-tv-deal-disney-20th-television/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shawn Levy, a former Disney Channel producer, has signed an overall television deal with Disney's 20th Television. The agreement, which drew Levy away from Netflix in a competitive environment, is set to begin in 2027. Levy expressed his affinity for Disney's storytelling ethos, having previously worked with Dana Walden at FOX. He emphasized the potential of Disney Television, alongside Debra OConnell, to deliver a new wave of television series. Levy also paid tribute to his colleagues at Netflix, ensuring the \"Strangers Things\" universe remains intact.",
  "summary": "The new deal that lured the producer over from Netflix kicks off in 2027 The post Shawn Levy and 21 Laps Entertainment Sign Overall TV Deal With Disney’s 20th Television appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Shawn Levy signs overall TV deal with Disney's 20th Television.",
    "Deal begins in 2027, following Netflix departure.",
    "Levy praises Disney's storytelling ethos and Debra OConnell."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/10484856.png",
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    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Deadline",
        "title": "Shawn Levy Moves To Disney’s 20th Television With Overall Deal After Long Tenure At Netflix",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/shawn-levy-moves-to-disneys-20th-television-with-overall-deal-after",
        "published": "2026-09-28T16:32:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Shawn Levy Inks Overall Deal With Disney’s 20th Television",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/shawn-levy-inks-overall-deal-with-disneys-20th-television",
        "published": "2026-09-28T16:33:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "Shawn Levy Enters Disney Overall Deal After Nearly a Decade at Netflix",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/shawn-levy-enters-disney-overall-deal-after-nearly-a-decade-at-netflix",
        "published": "2026-09-28T16:39:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}