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  "id": 17113214,
  "title": "Donald Glover is heading up a PUBG live action series for Netflix",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/donald-glover-is-heading-up-a-pubg-live-action-series-for-netflix",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-29T19:13:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "PC Gamer",
    "slug": "pc-gamer",
    "url": "https://www.pcgamer.com/movies-tv/donald-glover-is-heading-up-a-pubg-live-action-series-for-netflix/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Netflix is set to produce a live action series based on the popular video game PUBG, with director Donald Glover at the helm. Glover, a multi-talented artist, will not only write and direct the series but also star in it. His brother Stephen Glover, a frequent collaborator, will serve as writer and executive producer. Both brothers have a prolific history of accolades, with Donald Glover being a three-time Primetime Emmy winner, two-time Golden Globe winner, five-time Grammy winner, and more. The absence of a strong narrative in PUBG presents an opportunity for creative freedom, and with Glover's involvement, the series could offer a fresh and intriguing take on the genre. Glover's previous work, including his 2018 music video \"This Is America\" and the Amazon Prime series \"Mr. & Mrs. Smith,\" has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, hinting at the potential quality of the PUBG series. However, specifics about the show's content and production have not been disclosed yet, leaving fans eager for more information.",
  "summary": "The award-winning writer, actor, and musician is set to write, direct, produce, and star in the show.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "3 new to Netflix thriller movies to watch this week — including Harrison Ford’s ‘90s action classic (Oct. 29-Nov. 4)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/3-new-to-netflix-thriller-movies-to-watch-this-week-including",
        "published": "2026-10-29T13:28:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}