Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images The new commissions span horror, sci-fi, romance and physical comedy and will all be written and produced across the U.K. in the coming months. Netflix has underlined its recent promise to double its investment in its U.K. productions, announcing seven new scripted series commissioned by the original series team in London. Developed by renowned British talent — including Rowan Atkinson, Sam Mendes and Joe Cornish, as well as newer creators including Sarah Dollard, Sophie Petzal, Richard Gadd, Barney Ronay and Jonathan Liew — these commissions span horror, sci-fi, romance and physical comedy. All be written and produced across the U.K. in the coming months.