The Get Downis officially down for the count.
Netflix has canceled the ambitious (and expensive) music period drama from Baz Luhrmann after one season.
It was the most expensive Netflix series ever, at a reported $120 million to produce.
Credit: Netflix
In a lengthy Facebook poston Wednesday, co-creator Luhrmann (Moulin Rouge!)
explained why it was unlikely thatThe Get Downwould return to production in the immediate future.
It kills me that I cant split myself into two and make myself available to both productions.
I feel so deeply connected to all those who I have worked and collaborated with on this remarkable experience.
He also left launch the door for the show to take on a different form.
I can, concert version anyone?
), he wrote.
But the simple truth is, I make movies.
SinceThe Get Downstopped, I have actually been spending the last few months preparing my new cinematic work.
He did say he would be taking a step back because of other commitments.
And then my jobs done.
But until then, its my life at the moment.
