Two stars from some of the biggest shows on TV — Chrissy Metz of “This Is Us” and Shannon Purser of “Stranger Things” — are headed to Netflix with a feature film.
The streaming giant has acquired “Sierra Burgess Is A Loser,” a modern-day telling of Cyrano de Bergerac set in high school.
Ian Samuels directs from Lindsay Beer’s script. RJ Cyler (“Me and Earl and the Dying Girl”), Kristine Froseth (“Let The Right One In”), Noah Centineo (“The Fosters”) and Lea Thompson costar.
The rom-com centers on Sierra (played by Purser), an intelligent teen who must team up with the popular girl to win over her crush.
Black Label Media produced the early acquisition, which came down Thursday as Hollywood descended on Park City, Utah. Molly Smith, Rachel Smith, Trent Luckinbill and Thad Luckinbill produced for Black Label.
WME handled the sale. Director Samuels is repped by CAA.
Best known for her role as Barb on season 1 of “Stranger Things,” Purser will next appear on NBC’s drama “Rise.” Froseth was last seen in “Rebel in the Rye,” while Cyler most recently starred in Showtime’s “I’m Dying Up Here.” Metz stars on “This Is Us” and Centineo has a role on Freeform’s “The Fosters.”
Netflix in January: What's Coming and What to Watch Before It's Gone (Photos)
Here are our highlights for January on Netflix, from original programming to freshly added film titles. Plus, what to re-watch before it leaves Netflix.
Available Jan. 1: "Wedding Crashers"
This movie is the reason "crashing a wedding" is on everyone's Tindr bucket list and why some wedding crashing was featured on "The Bachelor" that one time. It's hilarious, and perfect for watching with your pals during your post-New Year's Eve hangover.
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Available Jan. 1: "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"
Did the Oompa Loompas freak you out as a child? Well, Netflix has your Golden Ticket to the magical (and creepy) candy-filled world of Willy Wonka on the first of the year.
Available Jan. 19: "Grace and Frankie" Season 4
Lisa Kudrow joins the cast as third wheel Sheree for the fourth season of the Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin comedy. How will their titular friendship weather challenges brought on by this new addition?
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Available Jan. 26: "One Day at a Time" Season 2
This rollicking reboot of the Norman Lear sitcom that originally aired from 1975-1984 is getting its second season on Netflix. The first season was met with critical praise for its take on Cuban-American identity and other hot topics.
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Available Jan. 16: "Dallas Buyers Club"
Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto both won Oscars for their performance in this 2014 film about HIV-AIDS healthcare struggles and an unlikely friendship.
Leaving Jan. 1: "E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial"
Your favorite little alien is phoning home for real this time. Cry to the cutest relationship between an extra-terrestrial and a kid one more time before Spielberg's classic leaves the platform on the first of the month.
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Leaving Jan. 1: "Forrest Gump"
Despite the fact this film flaunts one of Tom Hanks' most recognizable roles ever, Netflix is shouting, "run Forrest, run!"
Leaving Jan. 1: "Mean Girls"
Netflix finally broke down and decided to stop trying to make "fetch" happen. You can add the streaming service to your Burn Book at the stroke of midnight on New Year's Eve for this move.
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Leaving Jan. 1: "Grease"
Sandy and Danny rode off into the sunset in their flying car, and are continuing to fly right off the Netflix screen. We're writing a song called "Netflix Drop-Out."
Leaving Jan. 4: "Lost" Season 1-6
Why, oh why, are the television gods taking "Lost" away from us? The show that paved the way for fan-theory rabbit holes is leaving Jan. 4, so binge as much as you can in the next few weeks.
Here's the complete list of what's coming to and leaving Netflix in January.
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Here are our highlights for January on Netflix, from original programming to freshly added film titles. Plus, what to re-watch before it leaves Netflix.
Available Jan. 1: "Wedding Crashers"
This movie is the reason "crashing a wedding" is on everyone's Tindr bucket list and why some wedding crashing was featured on "The Bachelor" that one time. It's hilarious, and perfect for watching with your pals during your post-New Year's Eve hangover.
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