EXCLUSIVE: Peter Morgan‘s subsequent mission for Netflix is prone to be a movie adaptation of his stage play Patriots slightly than extra of The Crown, in accordance with sources near the author.
There was a flurry of stories within the UK this week about The Crown returning following the success of Scoop, however Deadline understands that Morgan is planning to take a break from the royals.
One mission Morgan is prioritizing is a display screen model of Patriots, which chronicles the rise of billionaire Boris Berezovsky and the deputy mayor of St. Petersburg, Vladimir Putin.
The play recouped throughout its 12-week run on the Noel Coward Theatre in London’s West Finish, serving to it switch to Broadway’s Ethel Barrymore Theatre.
Netflix backed the Broadway present, marking its Broadway producing debut. A supply mentioned the deal additionally included a dedication to develop a Patriots movie. The mission is but to be totally greenlit.
Will Eager portrayed Putin within the West Finish and Broadway variations of Patriots. Berezovsky was performed by Tom Hollander within the UK, whereas Michael Stuhlbarg took on the position within the U.S. model.
Morgan has teased plans to return to The Crown sooner or later. He has admitted that the seed of an thought has taken root that can contain touring again in time, doubtlessly to the demise of Queen Victoria in 1901.
The Solar newspaper reported this week that The Crown will return as “bite-size helpings,” beginning with the reign of Edward VII.
Netflix declined to remark. Morgan’s rep was approached for remark.