Regina King has signed a first-look deal with Netflix. The ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ actress’ production company Royal Ties will produce multiple films and series for the streaming service in the multi-year deal.
“Regina King is a multi-faceted talent both behind and in front of the camera. She’s been a trailblazer for years, with boundless creativity and impeccable taste in projects, and we couldn’t be more thrilled that she will bring her formidable talents to Netflix,” said Ted Sarandos, Netflix chief content officer.”
The Academy Award winning actress has blown up over the past 2 years with both ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ and the Netflix series ‘Seven Seconds’. Now, she looks like she’ll be adding to that relationship with the streaming service with this multi-year deal.
King also commented on the deal:
“I am beyond thrilled to join the Netflix family. They are at the top of their game and as an artist I am so excited to come play in this wonderful sandbox they have created for storytellers,” King said in a statement.”
