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Netflix announces new shows for 2027 including from the creator of Derry Girls
Netflix says its 2027 lineup will include new comedy, drama and live entertainment, with Beat Luke Littler offering a £501,000 top prize.
- Netflix unveiled a new slate of 2027 commissions, describing the lineup as its "most varied range of commissions to date." The announcement spans comedy, drama, entertainment, and live programming.
- Among the new projects, Jig—a mockumentary about competitive Irish dancing from Derry Girls creator Lisa McGee—will film in Northern Ireland next year. The Unheard stars Kate Winslet and Maxine Peake in a drama about sisters fleeing vengeance.
- The live entertainment roster features Beat Luke Littler, where 20 amateur darts players compete against the top-ranked player for a £501,000 prize. Gary Lineker hosts with analysis from Richard Osman.
- Anne Mensah, vice president of UK content at Netflix, said the slate "underscores the risks we're happy to take and the extraordinary UK creativity we're proud to champion." She emphasized the need to "swing for exceptional" in the competitive UK landscape.
- Additional projects include an untitled sitcom featuring Timothy Spall and Alexandra Roach in production. Mensah said: "Bring on 2027, we can't wait," reflecting optimism for the upcoming slate.
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