PremiumNetflix cancels Sofia Coppola's mini series The Custom of the Country; what went wrong?
Sofia Coppola, who has been working night and day for her next limited series, based on Edith Wharton's 1913 novel, Netflix shockingly cancelled it midway
Last Updated: 05.41 AM, Oct 29, 2023
The Oscar-winning director has recently opened up to New York Times, that she had already taken the initiative to develop the 5-hour limited project, but Netflix has cut off its budget because it's executives did not find it interesting as the lead character is an "unlikable woman".
What Sofia said?
”The idea of an unlikable woman wasn't their thing.” Sofia said, "But that's what I'm saying about who's in charge." She has already completed writing half of the series.
About The Custom of the Country
Edith Wharton's novel, The Custom of the Country tells the story of the Spragg family as they move to New York with the hopes of marrying off their daughter, Undine, to a wealthy suitor. There, the nouveau-riche débutante meets Ralph, a lawyer and poet, who becomes the first of her many lovers on her never-ending quest to conquer high society.
Coppola won an Oscar
Sofia Coppola has achieved an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for the comedy-drama, Lost in Translation, and became the 3rd woman to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director.
Coppola's latest movie, Priscilla is currently running successfully in theatres, which is based on Elvis Presley's life.