Netflix Orders ‘Black Hole’ Series, Inspired by Popular Comic
Netflix has secured a new series entitled Black Hole, inspired by Charles Burns’ acclaimed graphic novels. This deal comes amid fierce competition from various bidders, resulting in a straight-to-series order. The project is a collaboration between Netflix and New Regency, which will co-produce the series alongside other notable partners.
Details of the Black Hole Series
Filmmaker Jane Schoenbrun, known for her work on I Saw the TV Glow, is the creative force behind Black Hole. She is not only responsible for writing the series but will also take on directing duties. The show features a compelling narrative centered on a haunted small town called Roosevelt.
Plot Overview
The premise revolves around a chilling myth: in Roosevelt, children who engage in sexual activity at a young age may contract a virus known as the “bug.” This illness transforms them into monstrous beings derived from their deepest fears. The story follows a character named Chris, who finds herself infected after a reckless night as her senior year begins. Cast into the woods with other infected individuals, she soon faces an even graver danger: a serial killer targeting those who have been infected.
Production Team and Executive Producers
- Jane Schoenbrun – Creator and Director
- Charles Burns – Executive Producer
- Erin Levy – Executive Producer
- Plan B Entertainment – Executive Producer
- New Regency – Co-producing studio
- Yariv Milchan, Arnon Milchan, Natalie Lehmann, Laura Delahaye – Additional Executive Producers
New Regency and Plan B have a notable history, previously attempting to adapt Black Hole into a film seven years ago, a project that ultimately did not materialize. Transitioning to television, the graphic novel has now been revisited in a new format.
The Current Landscape of TV Productions
The television market has observed numerous bidding wars recently, highlighting a competitive atmosphere. In addition to Black Hole, Netflix has also acquired a supernatural drama spec script from Joshua Zetumer, set for a straight-to-series order. Paramount+ has similarly announced a straight-to-series order for Discretion, featuring stars Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning.
Upcoming Works by Jane Schoenbrun
Jane Schoenbrun’s recent project, I Saw the TV Glow, received six nominations at the Independent Spirit Awards, including categories for Best Picture and Best Director. Her next endeavor is a psychological horror film titled Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, produced by Plan B and Mubi, featuring talents such as Gillian Anderson and Hannah Einbinder.
Schoenbrun is also set to release her debut novel, Public Access Afterworld, through Hogarth in 2026, expanding her repertoire into literature.
