The Creators of ‘The Boroughs’ on That Big ‘E.T.’ Easter Egg
The new Netflix series The Boroughs features a nostalgic nod to E.T. with actress Dee Wallace in a key role. The creators, Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, discuss their intention behind the opening scenes and the importance of casting Wallace. The show aims to blend sci-fi mystery with emotional depth, leveraging Wallace's established connection with audiences.
- ▪The Boroughs is streaming on Netflix and features Dee Wallace, known for her role in E.T.
- ▪Creators Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews wanted to create a scare and set up the story with Wallace's character.
- ▪The casting of Dee Wallace was intentional to evoke immediate audience connection and emotional impact.
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The Boroughs is now streaming on Netflix, and just as you’re starting your binge of the new series—which is executive produced by Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers—you get a big dose of nostalgia. The opening scenes feature Dee Wallace, the star of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, battling a mysterious home invader. It’s a clever way to both set up The Boroughs‘ sci-fi mystery and wink at genre-savvy members of the…
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