Netflix Buys 5-Page Short Story for $1 Million. Lord Miller, Steven Yeun are Involved

Netflix has acquired the rights to Understudy, a five-page short story written by Nicholas Binge, in a seven-figure deal reported to be worth $1 million. The streamer is developing the drama into a series. Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Steven Yeun are attached to the project as executive producers. This competitive acquisition marks a significant investment by Netflix to adapt Binge's brief narrative into a full-scale television production involving high-profile industry talent.