Netflix and the makers of Outer Banks have sued for ‘stealing’ the plot of their teenage drama from author KW Wooten
Independently published author KW Wooten has reportedly sued Netflix and the creators of Outer Banks for ‘stealing’ the plot of their teen drama, which began streaming April 15.
In 2016, Wooten released Pennywise: The Hunt for Blackbeard’s Treasure! about four young adults who discover buried treasure from a legendary shipwreck along North Carolina’s outer shores.
“The archetypes of its protagonists and those of the show are almost identical,” the lawsuit claimed – said TMZ.
Legal Trouble: Independently published author KW Wooten (photo May 22) has reportedly sued Netflix and the creators of Outer Banks for ‘stealing’ the plot of their teenage drama
‘The protagonists and villains are almost identical’: In 2016, Wooten released Pennywise: The Hunt for Blackbeard’s Treasure! about four young adults who discover buried treasure of a legendary shipwreck along North Carolina’s outer shores
And so are the villains – namely, a wealthy benefactor and a corrupt cop. He also says the plot is much the same … including clues they find and places they lead. ‘
K. (first name Kevin) noted that co-creators Jonas and Josh Pate said they got the inspiration for Outer Banks when they lived in Wilmington, where he published hard copies of Pennywise.
Wooten is demanding that the creators (including Shannon Burke) add a title card to the credits highlighting him and his Goonies-style novel, and he is also seeking damages.
Meanwhile, the Outer Banks cast and crew have been hard at work filming the second season of the adventure mystery.
‘The plot is much the same’: KW noted that co-creators Jonas & Josh Pate (photo April 20) said they got the inspiration for Outer Banks when they lived in Wilmington, where he published hard copies of Pennywise
Pay: Wooten demands that the creators (including Shannon Burke) add a title card to the end credits highlighting him and his Goonies-style novel, and he is also seeking damages
‘Five Wild Pooks Revealed’: Meanwhile, Outer Banks’ cast and crew have been hard at work filming the second season of the adventure mystery (photo September 4)