Baz Luhrmann creating music-driven drama Get Down for Netflix on the birth of hip hop

Alex Hayes

February 6, 2015 8:40

Netflix has moved to bolster its original programming roster by commissioning Australian director Baz Luhrmann to create a new about how New York gave birth to hip hop in the 1970s.

In 13 one hour episodes, from Sony Pictures, will be a “music driven drama” called Get Down and made available in all Netflix territories in 2016.

The move will be a shot in the arm for the service which is set to launch here next month with question marks over how much of its own original content, including House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, it will be able to show because it is tied up with a Foxtel programming deal.

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Alex Hayes

Alex Hayes worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2017 in roles including editor and head of Mumbrella Bespoke.

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