The movie live action of death note that we could see -suffer- on Netflix is one of the greatest grotesques remembered in an adapted manga or anime. The platform is aware of the failure of said production, but intends to redeem itself by trying again with the same franchise.
According to dead line, Netflix greenlit a series live action of death note. The most interesting thing, however, is that the production will be led by two creatives whose work has been fundamental in promoting the success of the service. We refer to the brothers Matt and Ross Dufferrecognized worldwide for being the creators of stranger things.
After the success of Stranger Things 4, the Duffers have created their own production house, Upside Down Pictureswhich will also take charge of the series live action of death note.
Unfortunately, at the moment there is no information about the release date or the actors involved. And although Matt and Ross Duffer are a guarantee, there will surely be doubts about their work with death note. Not only because of the precedent that already exists with the aforementioned feature film, but also because of how complicated it is to adapt any manga or anime to the format live action. Whatever the series or movie, it will always have defenders and detractors.
It was a matter of time before the Duffer brothers took over the reins of another production beyond stranger things. In 2019, taking advantage of the announcement of the fourth season -which just ended-, Netflix confirmed that both creatives signed an exclusivity contract with the platform. That is, over the next few years they would produce more original content for the service. Today we know that Upside Down Pictures and death note They are your next step.
“The Duffer Brothers have wowed viewers around the world with Stranger Things and we’re thrilled to extend our relationship with them to bring their overflowing imaginations to other movie and series projects our viewers will love,” Ted Sarandos said at the time. co-CEO of Netflix.
Now what Stranger Things 4 is breaking audience records in much of the world, the manager once again had positive words for the Duffers. “Matt and Ross are exceptionally unique talents with sharp, clear vision. They focus on the details: it’s no accident that Stranger Things has pierced the zeitgeist to become the epic pop culture phenomenon it is today.”
Sarandos, yes, clarified that the brothers will remain linked to stranger things until the end of the series. Let’s remember that the fifth season will also be the last; although several spin-offs are surely on the way. Hawkins has many characters that can be explored independently.
Lastly, it is important to mention that Upside Down Pictures signed Hilary Leavitt, a BBC veteran, as the studio’s creative partner. She will accompany the Duffers on their upcoming projects, including death note. “Hilary’s passion for storytelling is perhaps only matched by her passion for storytellers themselves, of whom she is fiercely protective. It’s no wonder so many writers and directors are drawn to working with her. Indeed, she is a rare talent. and we are extremely grateful to have her by our side as we build Upside Down Pictures,” said Matt and Ross Duffer.