Netflix Develops Comedy Series Based on Penn State Cocaine Ring
An alleged drug trafficking ring that operated out of two fraternity houses at Pennsylvania State University has inspired a Netflix series.
Netflix is creating a comedy series based on an alleged drug trafficking ring at Penn State University, according to reports. The untitled series will star Charlie Hall, who will also serve as a writer for the project. Alec Berg and Amy Solomon, known for their work on "Barry" and "Silicon Valley," will be executive producers.
The series is in its early stages, with few details available, as per Variety. It follows a drug ring run by a college fraternity.
Here's what we know so far:
- The series is set to star Charlie Hall, who has appeared in shows like "Veep," "The Sex Lives of College Girls" and "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed."
- Alec Berg will serve as the executive producer and supervising writer under a deal he signed with Netflix. He has worked on "Barry," "Silicon Valley," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and "Seinfeld."
- Amy Solomon, who collaborated with Berg on "Barry" and "Silicon Valley," will also be an executive producer.
Police allege the cocaine trafficking occurred between 2023 and 2024, primarily at the Delta Upsilon and Sigma Chi fraternity houses. Several students and a Pittsburgh attorney were charged in connection to the ring.