Ryan Coogler’s Proximity Media Signs Netflix Deal to Develop TV Shows

Proximity Media, founded by director Ryan Coogler, has signed a multi-year exclusive development deal with Netflix for television series. The agreement was announced this week and will see Proximity Media create original TV shows for the streaming giant. Proximity Media's television portfolio already includes Marvel's "Ironheart," the National Geographic docuseries "Hurricane Katrina: A Race Against Time," and the animated series "Black." The company, co-founded by Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, and Sev Ohanian, aims to leverage this partnership to expand its storytelling capabilities on the Netflix platform. This deal signifies a significant expansion for Proximity Media's television production arm, building on its previous work across various genres and platforms. The specific terms of the deal, including its financial value or the number of projects expected, were not disclosed.