Tessa Thompson To Star In ‘Next Door’ Suburban Thriller Series In Works At Netflix Sam Boyd & A24

Netflix has secured the rights to 'Next Door,' a suburban thriller series from Love Life creator Sam Boyd and A24, with actress Tessa Thompson attached to star and produce, as the streaming giant fast-tracks development with a writers' room currently being staffed. The project marks another high-profile collaboration between Netflix and the acclaimed independent film studio A24, which originally acquired Boyd's spec script last year in a competitive nine-way studio bidding war. Sources indicate that A24 developed the project internally before attaching Thompson and taking it to Netflix for what appears to be a significant investment in the series. Thompson, known for her versatile performances in films like 'His & Hers' and 'Creed,' will not only headline the cast but also serve as an executive producer, demonstrating her deep involvement in the project's creative direction. The series is being produced by Joe Hipps' A24-based Cut To production company, which has been shepherding the project since its acquisition. The fast-track development status suggests Netflix has high hopes for the series, which represents the streaming platform's continued investment in distinctive storytelling and high-profile talent to differentiate its content offerings in an increasingly competitive market.