Los Angeles, Jun 20 (PTI) Netflix has entered into a multi-year creative partnership with Proximity Media, the production company co-founded by “Sinners” director Ryan Coogler, his wife Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian.
Under the pact, the banner will exclusively develop new television series for the streaming platform, the streamer said in a press release.
The deal expands Netflix’s relationship with the award-winning production company, whose television division has produced projects such as Marvel Studios’ “Ironheart”, the National Geographic docuseries “Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time” and the animated series “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,” Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Ohanian said in a joint statement.
“We 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,” they added.
Jinny Howe, Netflix’s Head of US and Canada Scripted Series, said the streamer was excited to collaborate with a company known for championing original voices.
“Proximity Media has built a remarkable reputation for championing visionary creators and producing stories that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide,” Howe said.
Proximity Media’s television division, led by vice president Simone Harris, is currently producing pilots for a new adaptation of “The X-Files” starring Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel, as well as a live-action version of the comic book series “Southern Bastards”, featuring Kevin Bacon, Erin Kellyman and Tim McGraw.
Coogler is best known for directing films such as “Black Panther”, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”, “Creed” and “Fruitvale Station”.
His most recent feature, “Sinners”, starring Michael B Jordan, emerged as a blockbuster in 2025 and won four Oscars, including best actor for Jordan and best original screenplay for Coogler. PTI RB RB
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