Dan Levy inks take care of Netflix for growing movie and TV initiatives

By PTI

LOS ANGELES: Dan Levy, the Emmy-winning star of “Schitt’s Creek”, has signed a movies and TV take care of streamer Netflix.

As a part of the deal, the 38-year-old actor will write and produce scripted content material and different inventive initiatives for Netflix, the streaming service mentioned in a press release.

Levy’s first mission with Netflix is an untitled romantic comedy that the actor will star in, write and direct.

He may even produce the film together with Sister’s Stacey Snider and Kate Fenske.

Levy’s work in collection will begin in July 2022 when his present three-year total take care of ABC Signature ends.

“Netflix offered ‘Schitt’s Creek’ a second home at just the right time and opened the doors to a whole new audience for us. Watching the show thrive there has only enhanced my excitement about continuing to tell specific, meaningful stories with them in both tv and feature film. A full-circle moment,” Levy mentioned.

Netflix’s Scott Stuber, Head of Global Film, and Bela Bajaria, Head of Global Series, hailed Levy as “an incredible all-around creative talent”.

“His work on ‘Schitt’s Creek’ charmed audiences around the world and we’re thrilled to partner and create new films and shows with Dan,” they added.

Levy co-created “Schitt’s Creek”, the smash-hit Canadian tv sitcom, alongside together with his father and co-star Eugene Levy.

Also that includes Catherine O’Hara and Annie Murphy, the present adopted the trials and tribulations of the previously rich Rose household when they’re compelled to relocate to Schitt’s Creek, a rundown small city they as soon as bought as a joke.

The sitcom created historical past after it made a clear sweep within the comedy class on the 72nd Emmy Awards, held in September 2020.

“Schitt’s Creek” had received awards for excellent comedy collection, lead actor and actress for Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara, and supporting actor and actress for Daniel Levy and Annie Murphy