The Sci-Fi Alien Invasion Comedy SAVE YOURSELVES! Is Getting a Series Adaptation
Universal Television and Keshet Studios are teaming up to develop a series adaptation of the sci-fi alien invasion comedy film Save Yourselves! as part of an extended first-look deal Keshet signed with Universal TV.
The movie was written and directed by Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson and it’s currently available to watch on Hulu. It’s a hilarious movie that’s totally worth watching if you already haven’t seen it.
The movie tells the story of Jack and Su, “a hip Brooklyn couple who, like many of their friends, find themselves dependent on technology and unable to put down their phones. Fearing their mindless scrolling may impact their connection with each other, they seize the chance to head to an isolated cabin in the woods, vowing to unplug from the outside world for a week. Sheltered from texts and push notifications, they are blissfully unaware that the planet is under attack. As strange events unfold, the couple must figure out a way back to civilization—or what’s left of it.”
As someone who enjoyed the film, this could actually make for a great and fun series! There’s no information on what the story of the series will involve. We don’t know if the series will retell the same story as the film, or if it will tell a different story with different characters set in the same universe.
Universal Television President Erin Underhill said in a statement:
“We’ve had an incredibly fruitful relationship with Keshet Studios since 2014 and are excited to continue our collaboration. They have a keen eye for distinct and commercial material and terrific talent relationships, and we look forward to creating emotionally resonant and successful projects together in the years ahead.”
Peter Traugott, President of Keshet Studios, added:
“We are thrilled to be extending our formal programming partnership for a third time with UTV. Pearlena, Erin and the entire Universal team have been the perfect creative and collaborative partner right from the get- go. Together we have brought some fantastic adaptations of Israeli shows, shows from all over the world and original ideas to screen. It’s exciting to be busy working on a slate of projects for a variety of networks and streamers, including The A Word, Ties That Bind and La Brea for NBC.”
Have you seen Save Yourselves!? And if so, what do you think about it being adapted as a series?
Source: Deadline