Eleven, the production company behind the hit show Sex Education, is excited to announce their next project: a television adaptation of Fix My Brain, a stage show created by Oliver Taylor (Get Out) and Dillon Mapletoft (Everyone Else Burns), Deadline reports. The duo, who will be working with Eleven on the adaptation, first developed their comedy act while studying at university and performed it under the name Two Surnames.
The show originally premiered on the UK festival circuit before the COVID-19 pandemic and received rave reviews. Fix My Brain is a comedic exploration of depression and the experience of living with someone with depression.
Taylor and Mapletoft have gained recognition as talented producers as they embark on new projects. Their latest work, titled Everyone Else Burns, is set to premiere in January and is produced by Jax Media and NBCUniversal International Studios, both known for their work on Netflix’s Russian Doll. The show features English comedian Simon Bird (The Inbetweeners) and follows the humorous journey of the very religious Lewis family as they navigate modern life while trying to avoid eternal damnation, per the synopsis.
The success of Sex Education, Fix My Brain, and Everyone Else Burns demonstrate the skills of Taylor and Mapletoft in tackling complex and sensitive topics while still maintaining a balanced and respectful approach. According to Carissa Hope Lynch, creative director of Eleven, “We have a strong history of working on mental health issues and hope to bring this important topic to a wider audience,” via Deadline.
Upon its release on Netflix in 2019, Sex Education received widespread critical acclaim and has an impressive 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The show follows high school student Otis (Asa Butterfield, Ender’s Game) as he grapples with personal issues related to sexuality. The series was praised for its talented cast, writing, directing, and responsible handling of its themes.
There are currently three seasons available on Netflix, and a fourth season was announced in September 2021, but has not yet been released. Like Sex Education, Fix My Brain is expected to tackle mental health and the challenges faced by young adults, adopting a similar format and tone.
As the project is still in its early stages, there are currently no details available about the network or cast for the TV adaptation of Fix My Brain.