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Netflix Picks Up Shawn Levy’s Sci‑Fi ‘Somewhere Out There’

The pickup underscores Netflix’s push for original, character‑driven science fiction.

Overview

  • Netflix, which acquired the Max Taxe spec Friday, attached Shawn Levy to direct and produce through his 21 Laps banner.
  • The film centers on a grieving father who sends a message into space and receives a reply.
  • Dan Levine will produce for 21 Laps, and Becca Edelman will oversee the project.
  • The project is in early development with no casting or release date, though reports say several notable actors are circling the lead.
  • The Hollywood Reporter said the deal followed competitive bidding, and Levy’s recent run, from Deadpool & Wolverine to wrapping the Star Wars feature Starfighter, adds to the project’s profile.