David Lynch was in the midst of creating a new limited series for Netflix when he passed away this week, according to Ted Sarandos. The streamer’s co-CEO posted a moving tribute to the visionary filmmaker on Instagram Friday,

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.

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