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Penelope (TV series)

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Penelope
Created byMark Duplass
Mel Eslyn
Written byMark Duplass
Mel Eslyn
Directed byMel Eslyn
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producersMark Duplass
Shuli Harel
Production company
  • Duplass Brothers Productions
Original release
NetworkNetflix

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

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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

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Production

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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

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The series will be available to stream on Netflix in the United States from 24 September 2024.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Grobar, Matt (22 January 2024). "Mark Duplass On Reasons For Long Hiatus From Features, Decision To Self-Finance New YA Series 'Penelope' – Sundance Studio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  2. ^ Puchko, Kristy (22 January 2024). "'Penelope' review: Teen girl logs off to touch grass, literally". Mashable. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  3. ^ Hailu, Selome (13 August 2024). "Mark Duplass-Created Coming-of-Age Series 'Penelope' Sets September Netflix Premiere". Variety. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  4. ^ Bergeson, Samanatha (22 January 2024). "'Penelope' First Look: Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn's TV Series Follows a Teen Runaway with Austin Abrams Co-Starring". Indie Wire. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  5. ^ White, Abbey (5 May 2024). "Netflix Acquires U.S. Rights to Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn's Indie Series 'Penelope'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
  6. ^ Druhan, Sarah (13 August 2024). "This New Coming-of-Age Teen Series Just Got a Netflix Release Date". Collider. Retrieved 14 August 2024.
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