Netflix: “Lady’s Gambit” prepares to move into theater and become a musical

Phenomenon throughManeuvering mrs“Starring Anya Taylor-Joy, still standing. After becoming a hit song on Netflix, now it is set to hit the charts as a stage musical. Songs and dances around chess? We’ll see. Level Forward got the rights. Walter Tevis theatrical performances the novel which was based on To it is the short series.

“It is a privilege for Level Forward to lead the mission of leadership.”Maneuvering mrs“To theater through the enduring and beloved craft of musical theater,” said CEO Adrian Baker and Producer Julia Donitz. “History is the siren song of our contemporary struggles for gender and race equality. We are excited to advance the project.”

Currently the production company – which built “Oklahoma!” And “Slave Play” – no creative talents related to the development of the musical have been announced.

The story revolves around Beth Harmon, an orphan who discovers she has great chess skill. The novel, published in 1983, follows his journey from Kentucky to Paris to Moscow, as he struggles with his addictions and prejudices in a predominantly male world.

So far, he has performed well in award season. She won Best Short Series and Best Actress in Short Series (for Anya Taylor-Joy) at the 2021 Critics’ Choice Awards.Maneuvering mrsHe also won the same awards but at the 2021 Golden Globes.

most watched

“Maneuvering mrsAnd the second season ofMandalorian“They are the most watched premieres on streaming platformsAnd the According to Nielsen’s latest listing.

Both formats, released at the end of October, have become fictions for Netflix and Disney Plus, respectively.

According to the live streaming service, more than 62 million users around the world have shown interest in the adventure starring Anya Taylor-Joy, although a few minutes of playback are enough to take it into account in her account. According to Nielsen, It played for 1.85 billion minutes during its first week.