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Hypebeast
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Duffer Brothers Negotiating Potential Exit from Netflix, Expected to Move to Paramount
Summary In a seismic shift for the entertainment industry,MattandRoss Duffer, the creators ofNetflix's cultural juggernautStranger Things, are reportedly in advanced negotiations for a massive overall deal withParamount. While representatives for all parties have not yet officially commented, numerous reports from top-tier Hollywood outlets indicate that the deal is in its final stages. The potential move is significant for both the Duffer Brothers and Paramount. The deal would see the brothers focus on creating both series and features, with an emphasis on tentpole movies, a new creative avenue for the duo. The deal would also reunite them with Paramount's new head of streaming, Cindy Holland, who originally greenlitStranger Thingsat Netflix. It is important to note that this move will not immediately impact the Duffer Brothers' current projects with Netflix. The fifth and final season ofStranger Thingsis set to air this year, and their production company, Upside Down Pictures, has several other Netflix projects in development, including an animated series and a live-action spinoff. This deal marks a pivotal moment for the brothers, signaling a new chapter in their career while a new regime at Paramount makes a bold play to attract top-tier creative talent.
Hypebeast
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
Jon Bernthal's Punisher Joins Tom Holland in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Summary Jon Bernthalis bringing his formidablePunisherto the big screen. As perThe Hollywood Reporter,Bernthal's character will be making its silver screen debut inSpider-Man: Brand New DayalongsideTom Holland, who plays the titular role. The story follows the events ofSpider-Man: No Way Home, where the world's knowledge of Peter Parker's identity as Spider-Man was erased. Bernthal's return as the Punisher, a character he first played inMarvel'sDaredevilNetflixseries, is notable given his insistence on maintaining the character's violent, R-rated feel. This raises the question about how such a tone will integrate with the typically more kid-friendlySpider-Manfilms. Marvel is clearly investing in morePunishertitles, with the actor set to return forDaredevil: Born Againseason two and a standalonePunisherfeature for Disney+, which he is co-writing. Much of theBrand New Day'splot remains under wraps, with rumors circulating about numerous potential Jacob Batalon are confirmed to reprise their roles as MJ and Ned, though the extent of their involvement is still Sink fromStranger Thingsis also a significant new addition to the cast, with fans speculating her role to be eitherX-Menmutant Jean Gray or another version of Mary Jane 'MJ' Watson. Spider-Man: Brand New Dayhits theaters July 31, 2026.
