The Shrouds from seminal director David Cronenberg premiered at Cannes this week, but its journey began as a concept for a 10-episode series pitched to Netflix. During a press conference for the sci-fi thriller, Cronenberg revealed that Netflix execs rejected the project (via The Hollywood Reporter). According to Cronenberg, the streamer's executives liked the script for the first episode but did not want to move forward after the second episode.
Netflix Rejected David Cronenberg's 10-episode Series So He Turned It Into The Shrouds
Patricia Abaroa, Movieweb
Wed, 05/22/2024 - 2:15am
BING NEWS:
- Netflix Rejected David Cronenberg's 10-Episode Series So He Turned It Into The Shrouds
Despite mixed reviews, Cronenberg defends the film's narrative direction and highlights its exploration of conspiracy theories surrounding death.
05/21/2024 - 10:15 pm | View Link - David Cronenberg Explains Why Netflix Passed on the Miniseries That Turned Into 'The Shrouds'
"I stopped filmmaking for quite a while after that, for five or six years," the veteran director explained at a Cannes press conference on Tuesday, "and then I felt the impulse to tell a story about ...
05/21/2024 - 2:03 am | View Link - More
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