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Director Peter Berg has signed a deal with Netflix for new live-action movies and TV shows. This is a “first-look” deal, which means Netflix gets first right of refusal for new projects.
As part of the deal, Berg will direct and produce these new projects, whatever they turn out to be, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
It’s no surprise that Netflix made a deal with Berg, as his Netflix movie Spenser Confidential starring Mark Wahlberg was among the most successful original movies for Netflix in history, with 85 million views over its first four weeks, according to Netflix’s accounting. Berg’s production company Film 44 is included with the new Netflix deal.
“Pete makes movies that captivate and thrill us,” Netflix executive Tendo Nagenda said. “He can put a fresh spin on classic and beloved characters like he did with Spenser Confidential, as well as find and tell original stories that entertain the world. We’re thrilled to have him and Film 44 officially at Netflix.”
Berg himself added: “For me, in this moment, Netflix is the perfect creative fit. I could not be more excited to get to work!”
Berg is a veteran of Hollywood. He directed episodes of Trauma and Friday Night Lights before directing the Mark Wahlberg movies Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon, Patriots Day, and Mile 22.
