Netflix has signed a first look deal with Berlanti/Schechter Films, a production company founded by Emmy and Golden Globe nominated writer, director, and producer Greg Berlanti and his producing partner Sarah Schechter.
This latest feature film creative partnership is an expansion of Berlanti’s existing relationship with Netflix, where he has executive produced the series ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ and ‘You’.
Berlanti’s first project as a writer and executive producer was ‘Dawson’s Creek’. He later made his feature directorial debut with the romantic comedy ‘The Broken Hearts Club’. His other notable works include ‘Love, Simon’, ‘Unpregnant’. Among his upcoming titles there is ‘Free Guy’, ‘My Policeman’ and ‘Moonshot’.
Coming to his partner Schechter, she is the producer of Rachel Lee Goldenberg’s ‘Unpregnant’, Shawn Levy’s soon to be released ‘Free Guy’ starring Ryan Reynolds and Jodie Comer, Michael Grandage’s ‘My Policeman’ starring Harry Styles and Emma Corrin, Chris Winterbauer’s ‘Moonshot’ starring Lana Condor and Cole Sprouse, as well as upcoming films from filmmakers Jennifer Kent and Greg Berlanti among others.
Talking about their deal with Netflix, Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter said, “We love telling stories and over the last few years we have had an incredible time telling them with Ted, Bela and everyone at Netflix on the tv side and we couldn’t be more excited to be getting a chance to begin our relationship with Scott and his team on the film side. We have been so impressed by the home for filmmakers Scott and everyone there has built (this is a literal coming home for Sarah since she and the amazing Kira Goldberg were once roommates). We cannot wait to roll up our sleeves and get to work making a broad range of emotional, entertaining and impactful stories for the massive global audience that Netflix has.”
Netflix Head of Global Films Scott Stuber said, “Greg and Sarah are passionate about storytelling and have a great eye for talent. As seen by their prolific work on series, they champion a wide range of projects and we can’t wait to work on films at all levels with them.”
For now, no film has been announced by Netflix under this deal.