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'Stranger Things' Creator Matt Duffer Says Young Audiences Are "Hungry For Original Stories"

At Gotham TV Awards, the Duffer brothers credited Netflix for a long-ago blank check that helped Stranger Things begin its journey.
Matt Duffer warned that in an era of endless data and algorithms, it feels rarer to pursue original stories.
The brothers stressed that audiences, especially young viewers, are hungry for unfiltered personal visions.
Backrooms, a YouTube-origin project, and Obsession are cited as examples of risk-taking paying off at the box office.
Duffer remarks emphasized taking risks to help new voices and bold personal storytelling while staying out of their way.
The Gotham ceremony awarded Duffers with a Visionary Award among other honors.
Other award recipients included Kerry Washington, Clare Danes, and Michelle Pfeiffer.
Duffers noted the record New Year’s Day viewership for Stranger Things' final season as context for their comments.
The Duffers recalled discovering Netflix programming leadership and their initial opportunities at the start of Stranger Things' journey.
The Gotham Awards serve as a stepping stone to Oscar season and celebrate online-rooted breakout successes.

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