Netflix continues to make history both on-screen and off. Because, the streaming giant has just signed Janet Mock to a landmark overall deal.
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Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)In an announcement made today, it was revealed that Mock has become the first transgender woman to ink such a partnership with a major media company.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)A multi-year, multi-million dollar deal, it’ll see Mock provide the big N with exclusive first-look rights to her TV and feature film projects.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)The first fruit of the partnership positions Mock as an executive producer and director on Ryan Murphy’s forthcoming Netflix series ‘Hollywood.’
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)Interestingly, the deal won’t prohibit Mock from continuing with her role as writer/episode-director on Murphy’s FX hit ‘Pose.’
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)Already on Mock’s developmental slate are college drama chronicling a young trans woman, a series about New Orleans after the abolishment of slavery, and a reboot of a classic sitcom.
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)Speaking on the deal, Netflix VP of Original Content Cindy Holland said:
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)“As a best-selling author, producer and director, Janet Mock has demonstrated she knows how to bring her vision to thrilling, vivid life. She’s a groundbreaker and creative force who we think will fit right in here at Netflix.”
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Mock herself added on the opportunities the partnership presents:
Video In-Article Ad (Desktop)“…there’s potential to introduce hundreds of millions of viewers to trans people, and showing people who may not understand us, that we can tell our own stories.”
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Huge congrats!
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