THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY
INT. BOARD MEETING AT NETFLIX
NETFLIX EXEC
I am looking for a show that is equal parts Avengers and Suicide Squad. We just lost Daredevil and we are hurting pretty bad.
The network execs start looking through their notes. One exec, Darrell, sees something that catches his attention.
DARRELL
Sir, I found a graphic novel that was written by an early 2000's emo punk singer who wore lots of mascara and sang about how upset he was over girls.
Sir, I found a graphic novel that was written by an early 2000's emo punk singer who wore lots of mascara and sang about how upset he was over girls.
NETFLIX EXEC
Usually, a dumb idea like that would get someone fired, but I will hear you out.
DARRELL
It's about a mansion of misfit kids who are educated in their powers by an older man.
NETFLIX EXEC
Usually, I would fire someone for blatantly ripping off X-Men and trying to pass it off as an original story, but go ahead.
It's about a mansion of misfit kids who are educated in their powers by an older man.
NETFLIX EXEC
Usually, I would fire someone for blatantly ripping off X-Men and trying to pass it off as an original story, but go ahead.
DARRELL
It involves time travel, mind readers, and a very hulking figure.
It involves time travel, mind readers, and a very hulking figure.
NETFLIX EXEC
Throw in a secret brotherhood and you got a deal.
DARRELL
Done.
Done.
NETFLIX EXEC
Here's your paycheck, Darrell!
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