A24 to Acquire Jesse Eisenberg’s Untitled TV Series Developed by Peter Rice

Key points

• A24 is preparing to take out a new TV series created by Jesse Eisenberg.
• The series is based on a short story about an 18-year-old girl in the fall of 2002.
• Peter Rice, now Netflix's Chief Content Officer, is executive producing the project.
• Netflix is likely to be involved in the production due to its A24 partnership.
• Eisenberg is currently promoting his A24 film 'The Debut' at the London Film Festival.

Background

Jesse Eisenberg has been active in film, with his third feature 'The Debut' premiering at the Telluride Film Festival in September 2026. The film, produced by A24, stars Julianne Moore and is positioned as an awards contender. This new TV project marks a shift in Eisenberg's focus back to television, following his 2022 FX limited series 'Fleishman Is In Trouble' and previous development efforts for Amazon and A24.

Why it matters

This acquisition signals A24's continued expansion into television and its deepening partnership with Netflix. It also highlights Peter Rice's influence in bridging traditional studio development with streaming platforms, as he transitions from Disney/Fox to Netflix while retaining executive producer credits on projects developed under his A24 deal.

What to watch

A24 is expected to take out the series in the coming weeks. Netflix is likely to be involved in the production, though Peter Rice is not expected to have hands-on involvement due to his new role as Chief Content Officer at Netflix.