Apple's deep pockets made it the only streamer able to fund 'Pachinko' drama

Apple TV+ beat four major rivals to get the international drama "Pachinko," but it was also the only one able to fully fund the costly production by itself.
As "Pachinko" premieres on Apple TV+ on March 25, 2022, its producers have revealed how it took many years and Apple's budget to get the show made.According to Variety, the series was first pitched to TV networks four years ago. Based on Min Jin Lee's bestselling novel, it is a multilingual story spanning 100 years and many countries.

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