Shawn Levy Leaves Netflix For Disney's 20th Century Television

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Director and Producer Shawn Levy, along with his production company 21 Laps Entertainment, is leaving Netflix for a new, long-term partnership with Disney. According to a press release on the Walt Disney Company website, Levy will be bringing himself and his production company to Disney’s 20th Television. The deal reportedly gives Levy the chance to produce and develop content across the platforms and brands under the Disney Entertainment umbrella. While he has dabbled in Disney content before, including Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) and the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter (2027), this deal creates a more permanent situation.

Dana Walden, President and Chief Creative Officer at the Walt Disney Company, commented on Levy's skills, "Shawn has a rare ability to tell stories that are wildly entertaining and deeply human, something he’s brought to Disney across two decades. He moves effortlessly across genres and franchises with a remarkable sense of what captures audiences and inspires passionate fandom…and we are thrilled to be building this next chapter together.”

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Disney Entertainment Television Chairman Debra OConnell praised Levy's experience, "Along with Shawn’s remarkable body of work in film, he’s also been one of the most prolific producers in television over the past decade. We couldn’t be more proud to welcome Shawn and the incredibly talented team at 21 Laps Entertainment.”

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Levy dove into his Disney connections: "Years before I directed movies, I started my career directing and producing television episodes for Disney Channel, and I’ve always felt a kindred spirit in Disney and their storytelling ethos. Having worked with Dana Walden over the years when we were both at Fox, I know her to be a formidable, smart and authentic person, not to mention a force of nature as an executive."

He continued, "Coupled with the amazing Debra OConnell, Disney Television has such an exciting era ahead, and I’m enthusiastic and inspired to produce the next wave of 21 Laps television series with the entire Disney team. I know from experience the passionate creative DNA of this place, and it honestly just feels like home.” Levy wrapped up his comments: "I will forever cherish the incredible ride 21 Laps has had with Netflix. I am deeply grateful to Ted, Bela, Jinny and the many talented Netflix execs with whom we have worked over the years and, of course, look forward to continuing our collaboration on the Stranger Things universe from the Duffer Brothers.”

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Source(s): The Walt Disney Company, Deadline, IMDb

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