Penelope (TV series)
Penelope | |
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Created by | Mark Duplass Mel Eslyn |
Written by | Mark Duplass Mel Eslyn |
Directed by | Mel Eslyn |
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Country of origin | United States |
Original language | English |
No. of series | 1 |
No. of episodes | 8 |
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Executive producers | Mark Duplass Shuli Harel |
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Network | Netflix |
Penelope is an upcoming coming-of-age Netflix series from Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn, and starring Megan Stott and Austin Abrams. It is set to premiere in September 2024.
Plot
[edit]A sixteen-year-old girl leaves her home for a wilderness area due to her love of nature and a disconnect with the modern world.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Megan Stott
- Austin Abrams
- Krisha Fairchild
Production
[edit]The series is co-created by Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn, who acts as showrunner. It is produced by Duplass Brothers Productions with Duplass and Shuli Harel as executive producers. The cast is led by Megan Stott, with Austin Abrams and Krisha Fairchild. Eslyn also directs.[2][3][4]
The rights to the eight-part series in the United States were obtained by Netflix in May 2024.[5]
Broadcast
[edit]The series will be available to stream on Netflix in the United States from September 24, 2024.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 22, 2024). "Mark Duplass On Reasons For Long Hiatus From Features, Decision To Self-Finance New YA Series 'Penelope' – Sundance Studio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Puchko, Kristy (January 22, 2024). "'Penelope' review: Teen girl logs off to touch grass, literally". Mashable. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (August 13, 2024). "Mark Duplass-Created Coming-of-Age Series 'Penelope' Sets September Netflix Premiere". Variety. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Bergeson, Samanatha (January 22, 2024). "'Penelope' First Look: Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn's TV Series Follows a Teen Runaway with Austin Abrams Co-Starring". Indie Wire. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ White, Abbey (May 5, 2024). "Netflix Acquires U.S. Rights to Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn's Indie Series 'Penelope'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Druhan, Sarah (August 13, 2024). "This New Coming-of-Age Teen Series Just Got a Netflix Release Date". Collider. Retrieved August 14, 2024.