Shtisel Spin-Off Announced

The Israeli drama Shtisel, which centers on an ultra-Orthodox family and achieved unexpected global success, is set to receive a spin-off titled Kugel.

New Chapter in the Shtisel Story

Producers Abot Hameiri are collaborating with Israel’s Yes network and streaming service IZZY to bring Kugel to life. This new series will follow the father-daughter pair, Nuchem and Libi Shtisel, portrayed by Sasson Gabai and Hadas Yaron, as they transition from Israel to 1990s Antwerp, Belgium. The narrative will delve into Nuchem’s career as a jewelry dealer and Libi’s aspirations to become a writer, all while navigating the intricate dynamics of family, faith, and romance.

Series Details and Premiere

The eight-episode series, crafted by Yehonatan Indursky, a co-creator of Shtisel, and directed by Erez Kavel, is slated to debut on IZZY in early 2025. The production is a joint effort involving Abot Hameiri, its parent company Fremantle, and Menuetto Film. Fremantle will handle international sales for the show.

Background of Shtisel

Originally created and written by Indursky and Ori Elon, Shtisel premiered on Yes in 2013 and gained international traction after being acquired by Netflix in 2018. The series concluded after three seasons in 2021. Although the contract between Yes and Netflix ended in 2023, the series has been sold to various networks and streaming platforms globally, including IZZY in Israel.

IZZY’s Anticipation for Kugel

Nati Dinnar, CEO and co-founder of IZZY, expressed excitement about the spin-off, stating, “Since acquiring all three seasons of Shtisel on IZZY, we’ve been eagerly awaiting this day. With millions of dedicated fans of Shtisel, we’re confident they will join IZZY to experience Kugel, rediscover Shtisel, and explore even more exceptional stories from Israel’s storytellers.”

Key Players in Kugel’s Production

The creative team behind Kugel includes executive producers Dikla Barkai, Guy Hameiri, and Eitan Abot from Abot Hameiri, along with Hattie Burles, Olivia Sleiter, and Hilary Martin from Fremantle. Additionally, Jay Ruderman from Boston Rose, Dganit Atias Gigi, and Uzi Karin from YES are also contributing to the production team.

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Sasson Gabai, Hadas Yaron, Yehonatan Indursky, Erez Kavel, Nati Dinnar, Lisa Honig, Jamie Lynn, Dikla Barkai, Guy Hameiri, Eitan Abot, Hattie Burles, Olivia Sleiter, Hilary Martin, Jay Ruderman, Dganit Atias Gigi, Uzi Karin

Company Names

Abot Hameiri, Yes, IZZY, Fremantle, Netflix, Israel Media Group, Boston Rose

Titles

Shtisel, Kugel

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