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Proximity Media, the media company founded by “Sinners” director Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian, has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to exclusively develop TV series for the streamer.
The company previously
had an overall TV deal at Disney, which expired earlier this year.
Proximity Media’s television division is behind series including Marvel’s “Ironheart,” the National Geographic docuseries “Hurricane Katrina: A Race Against Time” and the animated “Black Panther” spinoff “Eyes of Wakanda.”
“We started Proximity Media with a simple goal: to tell event-driven stories that bring people in close proximity with often overlooked subjects. As we continue to expand Proximity’s television business, we’re thrilled to partner with Netflix, a company that has consistently demonstrated its commitment to distinctive creators and original storytelling,” said Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Ohanian in a joint statement. “We’re proud of our television division, led by Simone Harris, and look forward to working alongside Bela, Jinny, Nne and the entire Netflix team as we bring a new generation of stories to audiences around the world.”
“Proximity Media has built a remarkable reputation for championing visionary creators and producing stories that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide,” added Jinny Howe, Netflix’s head of U.S. and Canada scripted series. “The company’s founders — Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian — have cultivated an award-winning television division that continues to push the boundaries of storytelling. We are excited to welcome the entire Proximity team to Netflix and look forward to bringing their next slate of groundbreaking series to life alongside Nne Ebong and our studio team.”
Ryan Coogler is riding high off of the success of “Sinners,” which took home $365 million at the global box office and earned him his first Oscar for best original screenplay. The vampire fantasy also took home four additional statuettes, including best actor for Michael B. Jordan, who played twins. Coogler also wrote and directed the “Black Panther” movies, helmed “Creed” and his debut “Fruitvale Station.”
Zinzi Coogler, who has been married to Ryan for 10 years, is a Golden Globe-winning producer behind “Sinners.” She was also an EP on “Ironheart,” “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Space Jam a New Legacy” and “Creed III.”
Ohanian is a Golden Globe-winning screenwriter and producer whose credits include “Searching,” “Run” and “Missing.” He also produced “Sinners” alongside his Proximity partners.
