Shawn Levy Leaves Netflix For 20th Television Overall Deal
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Shawn Levy and his 21 Laps Entertainment have signed a multi-year overall deal with 20th Television, part of Disney Television Studios, to develop and produce series across Disney's platforms and brands.
- Levy has a long-standing relationship with Disney, having directed and produced various projects for the company early in his career, and is currently involved in high-profile Marvel and Lucasfilm projects.
- Disney executives praised Levy's storytelling ability and versatility across genres, highlighting his fit with Disney Television's creative vision and leadership.
- Levy expressed gratitude for his decade-long collaboration with Netflix, where 21 Laps produced Stranger Things, and plans to continue working on the Stranger Things universe with the Duffer Brothers.
- 20th Television has recently attracted top talent from rival studios, including Quinta Brunson and Sue Naegle, signaling a strategic push to bolster its creative roster.
