Bridgerton Creator Chris Van Dusen Joins Netflix's Calabasas as Showrunner

Chris Van Dusen, the creator of the hit Netflix series Bridgerton, has been named the new showrunner and writer for the upcoming Netflix drama Calabasas, replacing I. Marlene King who stepped down after over a year on the project. Calabasas, executive produced by Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts, is based on Via Bleidner's book If You Lived Here You’d Be Famous By Now and follows Via, a 16-year-old Midwestern Catholic girl navigating the complex world of Calabasas High, a setting reminiscent of teen dramas like The O.C. and Beverly Hills, 90210. Kardashian, who grew up in Calabasas, is heavily involved in the production, contributing to the show's atmosphere and serving as an executive producer through her company. Van Dusen’s previous success with Bridgerton, which became Netflix’s biggest series launch, positions him well to lead this high school drama. The series promises to explore themes of identity and ambition amidst the glamorous yet complicated backdrop of Calabasas. The transition in showrunners was reported by several sources, highlighting the anticipation surrounding this new project.