A Series of Unfortunate Events will soon be a Netflix series

A Series of Unfortunate Events will soon be a Netflix series
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Netflix is expanding its original-content game with an adaptation of Lemony Snicket's beloved children's book series.

The live-action series is being produced in conjunction with Paramount Television. Paramount was also behind 2004's film adaptation of the series, which starred Jim Carrey. Deadline reports that Netflix is currently looking for a director for the show.

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Meghan DeMaria

Meghan DeMaria is a staff writer at TheWeek.com. She has previously worked for USA Today and Marie Claire.