Dan Levy, the creator of Schitt’s Creek, has inked a new deal with the streaming platform Netflix. The multiple-year deal includes both television and film projects.
While Levy will immediately begin work on a film, the television component is likely to begin in July 2022 after his three-year overall deal with ABC Signature expires. In light of ABC’s decision to not re-negotiate, he signed the new deal with Netflix.
According to a report by The Hollywood Reporter, the upcoming film is a romantic comedy that he will direct, write, produce and act in. Stacey Snider and Kate Fenske, who are a part of the film studio Sister, will co-produce the movie.
The Schitt’s Creek actor said, “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.”
Speaking about the new deal, Netflix Head of Global Film Scott Stuber and Head of Global TV Bela Bajaria said in a joint statement, “Dan Levy is an incredible all-around creative talent, who thoughtfully approaches every story with a meaningful perspective. 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.”
According to a report by Deadline, Levy has three live-action projects for ABC Signature and also an animated comedy for Hulu titled Standing By.
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Dan Levy was last seen alongside Kristen Stewart in the romantic comedy The Happiest Season. Levy also made history at the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards where he won four awards. He took home the prize for Outstanding Comedy Series, Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series, and Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series. This made him the only individual to win in four major categories in a single year.