‘Schitt’s Creek’ Creator Dan Levy Latest A-Lister to Land Netflix Deal for Film and TV

variety.com:

Kate Aurthur editorOne year after “Schitt’s Creek” had its historic sweep at the Emmys — becoming the first comedy to win every major award — its co-creator Dan Levy has signed a new deal with Netflix.In the deal, which is said to be eight figures under competitive circumstances, Levy will work on both movies and television (the TV part will begin in July of next year, after Levy’s deal with ABC Signature ends).

He’ll start work immediately on the film side, on an untitled romantic comedy that he’ll star in, write, produce and direct.

Sister’s Stacey Snider and Kate Fenske will also produce with Levy. No further details about the project were announced.Levy and Netflix was a marriage waiting to happen: It was the streamer that propelled.