Entertainment
Netflix reportedly pays $1 million for five-page short story Understudy
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Netflix secured Nicholas Binge's short story with Steven Yeun, Phil Lord, and Chris Miller attached.
The short version
- Netflix acquired the adaptation rights to Nicholas Binge's five-page short story Understudy for a reported $1 million.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Binge is attached to pen the adaptation, with Steven Yeun, Phil Lord, and Chris Miller involved with the project.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Netflix declined to comment publicly on the financial terms of the deal.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Key facts
- Netflix acquired the adaptation rights to the short story Understudy for a reported $1 million.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- The original short story Understudy is five pages in length.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Author Nicholas Binge wrote the story and is attached to write the screen adaptation.[The Hollywood Reporter]
- Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Steven Yeun are attached to the adaptation in various capacities.[The Hollywood Reporter]
What remains uncertain
- Netflix declined to confirm or comment on the reported $1 million purchase price.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Sources
Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.
- Netflix Buys 5-Page Short Story for $1 Million. Lord Miller, Steven Yeun Are InvolvedThe Hollywood Reporter metered