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Netflix Acquires Scripted Series Calabasas from Bridgerton Creator Chris Van Dusen

Entertainment5/13/2026
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Netflix has acquired the scripted series Calabasas, giving it a series order. The project is led by Bridgerton creator Chris Van Dusen and is based on the book If You Lived Here You'd Be Famous Now. Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts are executive producers.

Facts First

  • Netflix acquired Calabasas in 2024 following a bidding war.
  • The series is the first show announced under an exclusive scripted deal between Netflix and Chris Van Dusen.
  • Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts are executive producers of the series.
  • Calabasas is based on a book by Via Bleidner about an elite private school.
  • Netflix announced the series during their Upfronts presentation.

What Happened

Netflix has acquired the scripted series Calabasas and given it a series order. The project is led by Bridgerton creator Chris Van Dusen. Netflix acquired Calabasas in 2024 following a bidding war, and it is the first show announced under an exclusive scripted deal between Netflix and Van Dusen. Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts are executive producers of Calabasas. The series is based on the book If You Lived Here You'd Be Famous Now by Via Bleidner. Netflix announced the series during their Upfronts presentation.

Why this Matters to You

If you enjoy scripted dramas about elite settings and interpersonal dynamics, a new series from a proven creator may be coming to your Netflix queue. The involvement of notable executive producers could influence the show's style and reach.

What's Next

Netflix has given Calabasas a series order, which means production is likely to proceed. Casting and production details have not yet been announced.

Perspectives

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Narrative Analysts observe that the logline for 'Calabasas' emphasizes the inherent danger and subversive nature of romantic attraction within its setting.
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Narrative Analysts note that the logline for 'Calabasas' highlights the discrepancy between polished outward appearances and the messy reality of human desire.