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Breakout screenwriter-director Justin Simien is bringing Dear White People to the small screen.

Netflix has handed out a straight-to-series order for a comedy based on his 2014 crowded-funded movie Dear White People, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.

The 10-episode, 30-minute series hails from Lionsgate Television and will, like the film, follow a diverse group of students of color as they navigate a predominantly white Ivy League college where racial tensions are often swept under the rug. The series is a send up of "post-racial" America that also weaves a universal story about forging one's own unique path.

Simien will write the series and direct the first episode. Devon Shepard (House of Lies; Weeds), Stephanie Allain Bray (Dear White People) and Julia Lebedev (Dear White People) will exec produce the series, which will begin this year for a debut in 2017. It's unclear if any of the movie's original cast — including Tyler James Williams, Tessa Thompson and Dennis Haysbert — will return for the TV series.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/dear-white-people-tv-series-890882

Edit: Just noticed the title typo 😭

 

[NumberTwo]

Yeah, I'm definitely down for this,

Spoiler

and better snacks

 

[HStallion]

I wonder how many Twitter and Facebook posts will be stating that they are never watching Netflix and are moving to Amazon Prime after hearing this news?

 

[crimsonheadGCN]

I hope this means that the film will be brought back onto Netflix. I was meaning to watch it but didn't have the time and when I did, I couldn't find it.

 

[ShadowSwordmaster]

Wasn't something like this on MTV?
Edit: Maybe I thinking of something else.

 

[n00bsauce87]

I anxiously wait

 

[Prompto]

Sweet. Hopefully it's as good as the movie

 

[spindashing]

Wow wow wow

 

[Slayven]

Can't wait for the hot takes and blogposts

 

[DontBeThatGuy]

I hope some of the original cast does return, the main 3 at least, but Tessa at least seems a bit busy with film.

 

[mua.esquire]

>inb4 "dear black people"

this is a good move, checkin' those dubs

 

[Tagyhag]

Could be cool, the movie was fantastic. But we'll see if that translates well to a series.

 

[Viewt]

Cool. I thought the movie was good, if a bit undercooked. I think it actually might work better as a TV series where they can let arcs play out a little longer and imbue the characters with a little more pathos.

 

[SomedayTheFire]

great film, super high hopes for this.

 

[Bronx-Man]

Loved the movie, so I'm hyped for this one. I wonder if they're gonna bring back any of the cast members though.

>inb4 "dear black people"

this is a good move, checkin' those dubs

 

[Slayven]

]>inb4 "dear black people"[/B]

this is a good move, checkin' those dubs

That is how you know someone hasn't watched the movie.

 

[Dabanton]

Good news, the movie felt like they pulled a few punches. A longer form series will probably work well.

 

[MWS Natural]

Loved the movie, can't wait for this.

 

[Necrovex]

One of my favorite films of the decade. Quite excited to see this release on the small screen.

 

[The Abominable Snowman]

Thought the movie was different but still OK. I'm interested in the series. I feel like it should have been a much longer movie with better exposition or a series in the beginning.

 

[enzo_gt]

This has the makings of something great.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

Can we call the OT Dear White People: the series discussion

 

[Brawly Likes to Brawl]

Wish this was airing on TV so we could see a weekly shitstorm on social media

 

[Tucah]

The movie's great, and it has a ton of potential as a series. I'm definitely in.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

Can't relate..

 

[Mesoian]

Cool. I thought the movie was good, if a bit undercooked. I think it actually might work better as a TV series where they can let arcs play out a little longer and imbue the characters with a little more pathos.

Totally. STill gotta make a webm of the credits sequence for "all lives matter" threads.

 

[Infinite]

This is a good move by Netflix

 

[dbztrk]

I'm expecting white outrage and tears!

I'm here for it!

Spoiler

The show that is.

 

[bobbychalkers]

As long as its not a direct sequel, there is a lot they can do with the themes from the movie.

 

[studyguy]

Expect to see some mad tweets when released and then everyone forgetting a week later.

 

[shintoki]

Movie was pretty meh.

Kind of funny how this could easily play along with the movie though, given the very last scene and the whole idea.

 

[The Last Emperor]

Loved the movie, so I'm hyped for this one. I wonder if they're gonna bring back any of the cast members though.

HahAhaaha fuck off. Lmao, I'm dying.

 

[NYCmetsfan]

Didn't like the movie, reminded me of Wes anderson in style and the story was meh but the concept is good

 

[Grizzlyjin]

So when do we expect the first article that says Netflix should have a "Dear All People" movie? Two hours from now?

 

[Walpurgis]

Sounds a little like Master of None which was brilliant. I'll give this a watch.

Didn't like the movie, reminded me of Wes anderson in style and the story was meh but the concept is good

Hmmm.. I really liked Grand Budapest Hotel.

 

[SapphiCine]

Cool. This could turn out quite well.

 

[Nudull]

Awesome!

 

[Ran rp]

Dear White People |OT| Typical White Tears

 

[Angel_DvA]

Dear White People |OT| Typical White Tears

The movie was good, I'm waiting to see how it turns out for the series.

 

[JCX]

As long as its not a direct sequel, there is a lot they can do with the themes from the movie.

Yeah I didn't like the movie as much as I looked the ideas. This has the potential to be much better.

 

[Jakoo]

Yeah I didn't like the movie as much as I looked the ideas. This has the potential to be much better.

I agree. If they maintained the same plot/characters, I think a longform series would do it a better service then the movie. I turned the movie off halfway through despite being intrigued by the premise.

 

[Aiustis]

I don't know how I feel about this. I liked the movie though so I'd definitely give it a try.

 

[thetrin]

I've been meaning to see the movie for some time but I don't think there's a legal way to see this here in Japan.

Glad the show is on Netflix. I'll be able to see it with no problems.

 

[WillyFive]

The movie was riveting, hopefully they can make the idea work as a show.