As reported by Deadline, Netflix has fully greenlit an upcoming romantic comedy series from Darren Star (Melrose Place, Younger) and David Schulner (New Amsterdam, Emerald City). The news was announced at a Netflix press event March 18, by Head of UCAN Scripted Series Jinny Howe.
Deadline reported that this collaboration comes after Star signed a multi-year overall deal with Universal Television and his other Netflix work Emily in Paris was renewed for a sixth season. The clearance announcement itself comes one month after Deadline announced Star and Schulner partnering together for a script-to-series commitment at Netflix.
Universal Television is behind the series, reports Deadline, including Counterpart Studios from Tony Hernandez (Russian Doll, Fire Island) and Lilly Burns (Younger, Desus & Mero). The two will serve as executive producers alongside Star and Schulner, who will co-showrun and write.
From Netflix’s logline on the series, per Deadline, Uncorked follows:
“The life of a talented but self-destructive winemaker who returns to Napa for her second chance at love, legacy, and that elusive 100-point wine. Not that she’s constantly refreshing WineSpectator.com or anything. This is a woman whose greatest passion is also her fatal flaw – a failing that usually begins before lunch on Tuesday.”
Star and Schulner, as reported by Deadline, are excited to work on the new series with Netflix and Universal Television behind them. The former remarked on the successes of Emily in Paris and his continued relationship with Netflix.
“[…] We’re diving straight into the legacy and romance of Napa Valley, where every great vintage has a unique story to tell.” said Star, via Deadline.
Schulner mentioned that Uncorked would be exploring “what happens when your greatest passion is also your Achilles’ heel,” via Deadline.
Tracey Pakosta, Netflix VP of Comedy Series (US), said, per Deadline:
“Darren Star’s storytelling has found an incredible home on Netflix, with global hits like Emily in Paris and Sex and the City becoming true cultural touchstones for our members. We are thrilled that Darren and David have partnered on this new series which tells the story of romance and redemption set in the beautiful Napa Valley that we believe will connect with audiences around the world.”