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Netflix SUED over Outer Banks as author claims streaming giant stole characters and plot of novel

Last updated: 2023/03/23 at 4:48 AM
Jacky 1 day ago
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Interesting: Netflix is ​​being sued over the popular Outer Banks series with an author claiming the streaming giant stole the characters and plot from his novel.
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Netflix is ​​being sued over the popular Outer Banks series with an author claiming the streaming giant stole the characters and plot from his novel.

Jeff Wilson has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Netflix, alleging that his popular teen drama bears too many similarities to a book he published in 2013 titled Queen Anne’s Revenge according to TMZ On Wednesday.

According to legal documents obtained by the site, Wilson claims the novel he published follows four friends on a treasure hunt for a famous shipwreck near the outer shores of North Carolina, much like the plot of the series.

DailyMail.com has reached out to representatives for Netflix and Wilson for comment and has yet to hear back.

Wilson also alleges that his book was even promoted by the Discovery and History Channels.

Interesting: Netflix is ​​being sued over the popular Outer Banks series with an author claiming the streaming giant stole the characters and plot from his novel.

Taking a stand: Jeff Wilson has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Netflix as it alleges his popular teen drama bears too many similarities to a book he published in 2013 titled Queen Anne's Revenge according to TMZ on Wednesday.

Taking a stand: Jeff Wilson has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Netflix as it alleges his popular teen drama bears too many similarities to a book he published in 2013 titled Queen Anne’s Revenge according to TMZ on Wednesday.

He also claims that Outer Banks creators Jonas Pate, Josh Pate and Shannon Burke have admitted to relying on other books and authors for inspiration in writing the American mystery-action-adventure teen drama.

Furthermore, Wilson also believes that the main cast of the series and its character arcs are almost identical to the book, going so far as to say that the plot points and settings are very similar as well.

The author requests that Netflix transfer any proceeds they have made from the alleged infringement of his novel, as well as an injunction that would prevent Netflix from distributing or advertising Outer Banks.

This isn’t the first time Netflix has been accused of ripping off the Outer Banks concept, as indie author KW Wooten sued Netflix and the makers of Outer Banks for “stealing” the plot of his teen drama, which began airing. on April 15. .

In 2016, Wooten released Pennywise: Blackbeard’s Treasure Hunt! about four young adults who discover buried treasure from a legendary shipwreck along the outer banks of North Carolina.

“The archetypes of its protagonists and those of the show are almost identical,” the suit stated – according to TMZ At the time.

And so are the villains, namely a wealthy benefactor and a crooked cop. He also says that the plot is pretty much the same…including the clues they find and the places it leads them to.

However, the suit was later thrown out after a judge did not find enough similarities between the two works.

Hmm: According to legal documents obtained by the site, Wilson claims that the novel he published follows four friends on a treasure hunt for a famous shipwreck near the outer shores of North Carolina, much like the plot of the series.

Hmm: According to legal documents obtained by the site, Wilson claims that the novel he published follows four friends on a treasure hunt for a famous shipwreck near the outer shores of North Carolina, much like the plot of the series.

Inspiration?  Wilson also believes that the series' main cast and character arcs are almost identical to the 2013 book (pictured), going so far as to say that the plot points and settings are very similar as well.

Inspiration? Wilson also believes that the series’ main cast and character arcs are almost identical to the 2013 book (pictured), going so far as to say that the plot points and settings are very similar as well.

Meanwhile, it was announced last month that Outer Banks had been renewed for a fourth season, even before the third season dropped on Netflix.

The co-creators of the series revealed the news at the Poguelandia Fan Event in Huntington Beach, California on Saturday, February 19.

Showbiz stars including Chase Stokes, Madelyn Cline, Madison Bailey, Jonathan Daviss, Carlacia Grant, Rudy Pankow, Austin North and Drew Starkey attended.

“Seeing Poguelandia come to life was nothing short of spectacular,” Pates and Burke said at the event. “The Pogues are enjoying the adventure of a lifetime, and now we can plan more twists and turns as the journey continues in the fourth season of Outer Banks.

More to Trust: Meanwhile, it was announced last month that Outer Banks had been renewed for a fourth season even before season three dropped on Netflix when the series' co-creators broke the news at the Poguelandia Fan Event in Huntington Beach, California on Saturday, February 19 (pictured is actor Chase Stokes)

More to Trust: Meanwhile, it was announced last month that Outer Banks had been renewed for a fourth season even before season three dropped on Netflix when the series’ co-creators broke the news at the Poguelandia Fan Event in Huntington Beach, California on Saturday, February 19 (pictured is actor Chase Stokes)

It's a hit: The Pogues is what the main group of friends on the show are called.  It refers to the people on the island who work in service jobs for a living;  Chase Stokes as John B, Carlacia Grant as Cleo, Jonathan Daviss as Pope, Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron, Rudy Pankow as JJ are seen from left to right on the show.

It’s a hit: The Pogues is what the main group of friends on the show are called. It refers to the people on the island who work in service jobs for a living; Chase Stokes as John B, Carlacia Grant as Cleo, Jonathan Daviss as Pope, Madelyn Cline as Sarah Cameron, Rudy Pankow as JJ are seen from left to right on the show.

Love it: Outer Banks Season 3 is streaming on Netflix now

Love it: Outer Banks Season 3 is streaming on Netflix now

She continued: “Thank you to Netflix, our cast, and the amazing fans who helped make this happen.”

The Pogues are what the main group of friends on the show is called. It refers to the people on the island who work in service jobs for a living.

The third season reportedly follows the Pogues as they wash up on a deserted island that at first seems like paradise.

However, John B (Stokes), Sarah (Cline), Kiara (Bailey), Pope (Daviss), JJ (Pankow) and Cleo (Grant) find themselves in a race for treasure against a pair of old adversaries.

Outer Banks Season 3 is streaming on Netflix now.

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Jacky March 23, 2023
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