Despite the name, Upside Down Pictures will be creating more than just Stranger Things shows and movies, and in fact, it’s already revealed a number of projects the company will start working on, including a new live-action adaptation of Death Note. Death Note First Look If you remember, Netflix previously released a live-action Death Note movie in 2017 directed by Adam Wingard and starring Nat Wolff. The live-action film took the Japanese manga and translated it to Seattle, Washington, but kept the premise of a teenager who discovers a book that kills anyone whose name is written in it. Details of the Duffer Brother version are scarce, but it will be a live-action television adaptation of the manga and anime. It’s also likely a completely separate series, unrelated to the movie. Other projects include:
An original series from the creators of Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. An adaptation of The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub in association with Steven Spielberg’s Amblin Entertainment and Paramount TV. A new play set in the world of Stranger Things. A Stranger Things live-action spin-off series based on an original concept by The Duffer Brothers.
The new production company is headed by Hilary Leavitt, who has worked on shows like Orphan Black and Ozark. While Netflix has had some turbulent times recently, Stranger Things remains a bonafide hit. And while the exact returns are unknown, live-action anime is something Netflix is investing heavily in. While the company canceled the live-action Cowboy Bebop series after one season, it is still developing a live-action One Piece, a live-action Yu Yu Hakusho, and a live-action Gundam movie. Matt TM Kim is IGN’s news editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.
