Netflix developing live-action PUBG series with Donald Glover
Netflix is developing a live-action series based on Krafton's battle royale game PUBG, with Donald Glover attached to star, write, direct and executive produce. It has not yet been ordered to series.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2Netflix is developing a live-action series based on the battle royale video game PUBG, with Donald Glover attached to star. VarietyLC “Netflix is developing a live-action series based on the battle royale video game “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” (“PUBG“) with Donald Glover attached to star.” Read at Variety ↗ DeadlineN “Netflix is developing PUBG, a live-action series adaptation of Krafton’s bestselling battle royale game.” Read at Deadline ↗ Mixed · 2Glover is also set to write, direct and executive produce, alongside his brother and frequent collaborator Stephen Glover, who will write and executive produce. The Hollywood ReporterLC “Glover is set to star in, write, direct and executive produce the project.” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ DeadlineN “which he is writing and executive producing with his brother Stephen Glover” Read at Deadline ↗ Left · 1Other executive producers are Michael Schaefer of Neon TV, Fam Udeorji of Gilga, and Taeseok Jang and Sujin Lee of LV3H, the entertainment arm of PUBG publisher Krafton. VarietyLC “Michael Schaefer of Neon TV will also executive produce, as will Fam Udeorji for Gilga, and Taeseok Jang and Sujin Lee for LV3H” Read at Variety ↗
Centre · 1Deadline reported that the project came together after lengthy negotiations and stems from a first-look deal Netflix made with Krafton, with Netflix bringing Glover to the project. DeadlineN “which came together after lengthy negotiations, stems from a first-look deal Netflix had made with Korean video game publisher Krafton. The streamer brought in Donald Glover to the project.” Read at Deadline ↗ Left · 3PUBG, originally titled PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, was released in 2017 and has set seven Guinness World Records; the game has no plot, and story details for the series are being kept quiet. VarietyLC “The game does not have a plot, but rather sees large numbers of players dropped into one of several maps” Read at Variety ↗ The Hollywood ReporterLC “Story details on the Netflix project are being kept quiet for now.” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ DeadlineN “Since its 2017 debut, PUBG (originally titled PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds) has set seven Guinness World Records.” Read at Deadline ↗ Left · 3The outlets describe the show as in development, not yet a series order; if it goes ahead it would join Netflix's video game adaptations, including an Assassin's Creed series and a Gears of War film. The Hollywood ReporterLC “Should it go to series, PUBG will join a roster of video game adaptations at Netflix” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ TVLineN “If "PUBG" lands a series order, it will join other Netflix video-game adaptations” Read at TVLine ↗ VarietyLC “The streamer is currently at work on an “Assassin’s Creed” TV series and a “Gears of War” live-action film.” Read at Variety ↗
Mixed · 2The project is Glover's first for Netflix; he left FX for an exclusive Amazon MGM deal in 2021, which has since become a first-look deal, and he remains an executive producer of Mr. & Mrs. Smith. The Hollywood ReporterLC “PUBG is Glover’s first work for Netflix.” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ DeadlineN “The pact has since been renewed as first-look, allowing Glover to work with other studios.” Read at Deadline ↗ Centre · 3Coverage differs on his return to Mr. & Mrs. Smith season two: The Hollywood Reporter says he is expected to reprise his role, Deadline says it is rumored and likely limited, and TVLine says reports cast doubt on it. The Hollywood ReporterLC “is expected to reprise his on-screen role in season two, which began production in the spring.” Read at The Hollywood Reporter ↗ DeadlineN “is rumored to reprise his role as the eponymous Mr. Smith in the upcoming second season, likely in a limited capacity.” Read at Deadline ↗ TVLineN “subsequent reports indicate the series' sophomore run is delayed and cast doubt on whether Glover will reprise his role in future seasons.” Read at TVLine ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
Left2 outlets
- Framing
- Trade-press scoop-style reports on Glover's move to Netflix, stressing his creative roles and the Glover brothers' partnership.
- Emphasis
- Glover's career links, Amazon history, representation and Netflix's game-adaptation slate.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither mentions the Krafton first-look deal or the negotiations behind the project.
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“Donald Glover is heading to Netflix for his next series project.” — The Hollywood Reporter
“Donald is repped by The Team and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.” — Variety
Centre3 outlets
- Framing
- Deal-news reports; Deadline gives the deal's origins, TVLine takes a lighter, fan-oriented tone.
- Emphasis
- Deadline: Krafton first-look deal, past PUBG adaptation plans, Neon's profile. TVLine: Guinness records and a reader poll.
- Leaves out or plays down
- TVLine omits the Krafton first-look deal and Netflix's wider slate beyond Assassin's Creed.
- Charged language
- “epic battle royale”
Right0 outlets
No right outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
What every side reports
- Netflix is developing a live-action PUBG series based on Krafton's game.
- Donald Glover will star, write, direct and executive produce, with Stephen Glover writing and executive producing.
- Neon TV's Michael Schaefer, Gilga's Fam Udeorji and LV3H's Taeseok Jang and Sujin Lee are executive producers.
- The series has not yet received a formal series order.
Where accounts differ
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Whether Glover will return in Mr. & Mrs. Smith season two
- Left
- The Hollywood Reporter says he is expected to reprise his role; the season began production in the spring.
- Centre
- Deadline says he is rumored to return, likely in a limited capacity; TVLine says reports cast doubt on his return and say the season is delayed.
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Donald Glover will star in, write, direct and executive produce the Netflix PUBG series.
Reported- Supports 1
- The Hollywood Reporter
- Reports 3
- Variety, Deadline, TVLine
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The PUBG series is still in development and not yet ordered to series by Netflix.
Reported- Reports 4
- The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Deadline, TVLine
Donald Glover person
Glover is described as attached to star, write, direct and executive produce, his first work for Netflix; no statement from him is quoted.
“PUBG is Glover’s first work for Netflix.” — The Hollywood Reporter
Left2 articles
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‘PUBG’ Live-Action Series From Donald Glover, Stephen Glover in Development at Netflix
Neutral Detailed report on credits, the game's plotless nature and Glover family collaborations.
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Donald Glover Writing, Starring in ‘PUBG’ Video Game Adaptation in the Works at Netflix
Neutral Straight report of Glover's roles, Krafton context and Netflix's adaptation slate.
Centre3 articles
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TVLineN ·
PUBG TV Series Adaptation Starring Donald Glover In The Works At Netflix
Mixed Informal report with a playful opening and a reader prompt, noting doubts about Glover's Mr. & Mrs. Smith return.
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‘PUBG’: Donald Glover Starring In Live-Action Series Adaptation Of Hit Game In Works At Netflix
Neutral Deal-focused report with background on the Krafton deal and Neon's credentials.
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Right0 articles
No coverage yet.
- 29 Oct 17:30 First VarietyLC ‘PUBG’ Live-Action Series From Donald Glover, Stephen Glover in Development at Netflix
- 29 Oct 17:30 First TVLineN PUBG TV Series Adaptation Starring Donald Glover In The Works At Netflix
- 29 Oct 17:30 First The Hollywood ReporterLC Donald Glover Writing, Starring in ‘PUBG’ Video Game Adaptation in the Works at Netflix
- 29 Oct 17:30 First DeadlineN ‘PUBG’: Donald Glover Starring In Live-Action Series Adaptation Of Hit Game In Works At Netflix
- 29 Oct 18:08 +39m Screen RantN Netflix Sets New Live-Action Series Adaptation Of Iconic Video Game With Donald Glover
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