Proximity Media Television, the banner founded by Ryan Coogler, his wife Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian, has signed a multi-year deal to develop series exclusively for Netflix. Proximity’s prior overall TV deal at Disney expired earlier this year.
Coogler won the Oscar this year for writing Sinners, which also received a nomination for his directing as well as in Best Picture.
“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,” the Cooglers and Ohanian said in a joint statement. “We look forward to working alongside Bela, Jinny, Nne and the entire Netflix team as we bring stories to television audiences around the world.”
“Proximity Media has built a remarkable reputation for championing visionary creators and producing stories that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide,” said 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.”
