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Australian teen drama Heartbreak Excessive is about to get a reboot at Netflix that’s due out in 2022. The collection will likely be launched globally on Netflix as a Netflix Authentic collection.
The unique collection not too long ago bought added to Netflix globally on November 27th, 2020 though hasn’t made a lot influence given it hasn’t entered into the highest 10 TV collection record (Serbia being the only exception) anyplace on the earth since its addition to Netflix. Not even the nation of origin Australia has seen the collection rise into the highest 10 record.
For many who haven’t seen it, the unique 90s collection (working on Community Ten earlier than shifting to ABC TV) could possibly be in comparison with the likes of Dawson’s Creek (which additionally bought added to Netflix not too long ago) whereby it follows a gaggle of teenagers coming of age in highschool experiencing all that comes with it.
The social media accounts for Netflix Australia introduced the information of the reboot on December sixth, 2020. Within the tweet, it states that the reboot is “Impressed by the unique ‘90s collection, however completely reimagined for a brand new technology” including that “Heartbreak Excessive will make its world debut on Netflix in 2022.”
🚨ANNOUNCEMENT🚨
Netflix has commissioned a reboot of the much-loved Australian younger grownup collection #HeartbreakHigh. Impressed by the unique ‘90s collection, however completely reimagined for a brand new technology, Heartbreak Excessive will make its world debut on Netflix in 2022. pic.twitter.com/DxeoxTqZek
— Netflix ANZ (@NetflixANZ) December 6, 2020
In response to News.com.au, Netflix has commissioned eight episodes of the reboot with no casting introduced as of but. It’s unclear whether or not a number of the unique solid will return. We’ve seen different teen drama reboots in recent times most notably not too long ago with the rebooted Saved by the Bell on Peacock.
Que Minh Luu from Netflix stated: “We haven’t had rebellious Australian YA collection on-screen because the unique Heartbreak Excessive, so that is properly overdue.”
The collection is being produced by Fremantle Australia and NewBe.