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Eisenberg Eyes TV: New A24 Series Explores Culture Wars
18 Oct
Summary
- Jesse Eisenberg is writing, directing, and executive producing a new TV series for A24.
- The show is based on a short story about a young woman in 2002's early culture wars.
- Peter Rice, Netflix's new Chief Content Officer, is an executive producer.
Jesse Eisenberg is set to make his mark on television, with a new series in development at A24. Eisenberg is penning, directing, and executive producing the project, which is expected to be shopped to networks soon. The show is inspired by one of Eisenberg's short stories and focuses on an 18-year-old girl navigating the nascent stages of the culture wars in the autumn of 2002.
Peter Rice, who has been appointed as Netflix's Chief Content Officer, is serving as an executive producer on the series through his A24 deal. While Rice's new role may limit his hands-on involvement, his connection suggests potential interest from Netflix, which has a history of high-profile collaborations with A24. Eisenberg's directorial endeavors include features like 'The Debut,' 'When You Finish Saving the World,' and 'A Real Pain.'
