CBS Studios says that it is developing an American adaptation of the popular Netflix-distributed Israeli drama “Shtisel.” It is described as a modern take on “Romeo and Juliet” and will be a TV directing debut for Oscar-winner Kenneth Lonergan. Fremantle is the co-studio.
https://www.jns.org/cbs-to-create-american-remake-of-hit-israeli-series-shtisel/