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Netflix Buys Short Story 'Understudy' for $1 Million to Develop Into Series

The streaming giant acquires Nicholas Binge's short story 'Understudy' for one million dollars, with Lord Miller and Steven Yeun set to executive produce the adaptation.

1 publisher · 1 article · first seen 9 Sept 2026 · updated 48d ago

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  1. Netflix Buys 23-Page Short Story for $1 Million. Lord Miller, Steven Yeun Are Involved TV | Hollywood Reporter ·

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