ATF: Tomorrow Studios to Adapt ‘Connected: The Homebound Detective,’ Nippon TV Scripted Format for U.S. Market

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ATF: Tomorrow Studios to Adapt ‘Connected: The Homebound Detective,’ Nippon TV Scripted Format for U.S. Market
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Tomorrow Studios has optioned rights to make a U.S. version of Japanese crime format “Connected: The Homebound Detective.” The original series about a man who is confined to his childhood bedroom, …

The format was created by creative director Mizuno Itaru for Nippon TV and CEO and Envision founder Michael Nakan. The series follows Ataru Aida, an agoraphobic young man who is fired from his job and takes his frustrations out on the internet. He connects with the online community around the world to expose his idol’s extramarital affair. Later, the police turn to him to use his exceptional internet research abilities to help solve crimes.

“We are delighted that Tomorrow Studios has partnered with us to produce the US version of ‘Connected.’ It confirms my belief that the format has great potential, with its unique global structure. We look forward to launching similar formats with Nippon TV and other global broadcasters in coming years,” said Nakan.

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