'Stranger Things' creators to produce 'Death Note' live action adaptation

The Duffer Brothers, the creators of hit Netflix series "Stranger Things," will produce a new live action adaptation of "Death Note."

Netflix announced on Twitter that the Duffer Brothers have established their own company, Upside Down Pictures, and shared several projects in development as part of their deal.

The "Death Note" television adaptation is one such project, though no further details have been shared about it so far.

Other projects include a "Stranger Things" stage play and a spin-off series, an adaptation of "The Talisman," and an original series from "Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance creators" Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews.

An all-new live-action television adaptation of the renowned Japanese manga and anime series Death Note.

— Netflix (@netflix) July 6, 2022

"Death Note" is a popular Japanese manga series written by Tsugumi Ohba and illustrated by Takeshi Obata. It ran in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2003 to 2006.

The story follows Light Yagami, a high school student who finds a mysterious notebook that kills anyone as long as the user knows the name and face of the target. As he uses the notebook to kill high-profile criminals, he earns the alias "Kira" and attracts the attention of detectives.

"Death Note" was adapted into an anime series and light novel in 2006, a video game in 2007, and several Japanese live action films.

Netflix also created a live action film in 2017. Directed by Adam Wingard, it stars Nat Wolff, Lakeith Stanfield, and Margaret Qualley.

—MGP, GMA News