Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos is mourning “unapologetic genius” David Lynch, who he says was working on a limited series that Netflix was “all in on.” Like many others across the entertainment industry, Sarandos paid tribute to the late filmmaker on social media after his death at 78.

Ted Sarandos has joined the many others in the entertainment industry paying tribute to David Lynch, who died Thursday at 78. Netflix co-CEO Sarandos shared a tribute on Instagram to honor one of his “all time favorite filmmakers” and noted that Lynch had been in contact with the streamer to direct a limited series.

Writing on Instagram, Sarandos discussed the limited series that was spoken of in the press under the tentative name Wisteria, saying, “It was a David Lynch production, so filled with mystery and risks but we wanted to go on this creative ride with this genius.

David Lynch, the iconic filmmaker and television creator, was working on a limited series for Netflix prior to his death, according to Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of the streaming platform. Lynch passed away on Thursday at the age of 78 after a prolonged battle with emphysema.

"First Covid, then some health uncertainties lead to this project never being produced but we made it clear that as soon as he was able, we were all in," co-CEO reveals