Netflix Picks Up Cary Fukunaga’s ‘Maniac,’ David Ayer Explains Why ‘Bright’ Is Right For The “Disruptive” Streaming Service

Another week, and more money from Netflix’s reported $5 billion war chest on programming this year has been spent to bolster the offerings on the streaming site for their ever growing subscriber base.

First up, THR reports that Netflix has snapped up a ten episode, straight-to-series order for the Paramount TV production “Maniac.” It’s  a half-hour dark comedy coming from Cary Fukunaga that has Emma Stone and Jonah Hill attached to star, with the "True Detective" director planning to helm all the episodes. A remake of a 2014 Norwegian series, it tells the story a man who lives a fantasy life in his dreams but in reality is locked up at an institution.

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The acquisition is yet another feather in the Netflix’s cap, and if you’re wondering why top talent is continuing to gravitate to the company, you can take a look at our our essay, Disruptors: How Netflix & Amazon Are Creating Greater Tumult In The...