Kevin Hart Inks First Look Deal At Neflix
Variety is reporting that actor-comedian Kevin Hart has set a first-look film production deal with Netflix for his HartBeat Production banner. Within the deal, Hart is producing and starring in four new movies that will play exclusively on Netflix.
“Partnering with Netflix is an amazing opportunity for HartBeat and myself,” Hart said. “I am excited to act in and produce cutting edge films with Netflix. I am extremely grateful to Ted Sarandos and Scott Stuber, we share the same creative vision and always put the audience first. This business is about growth and my HartBeat team continues to exceed my expectations with their ability to develop stories and relationships. Our goal is to make the HartBeat name synonymous with first-class entertainment and narratives.”
Scott Stuber, head of original films at Netflix, called Hart one of the “few artists who can attract audiences of all ages.”
“Netflix has enjoyed a long relationship with Kevin and we’ve been lucky enough to partner with him many times,” Stuber said in a statement. “He’s a hands-on producer and it’s been great to watch him build an incredible company with HartBeat. There are very few artists who can attract audiences of all ages and succeed in making comedies, dramas and family films. We’re excited to partner with Kevin, and his great team at Hartbeat, to entertain our audience for years to come.”
Hart has worked with Netflix before on several comedy specials, including the latest “Zero F*cks Given” In recent years, Hart has been a box office draw in his own right. His movies — including “Jumanji,” “The Upside” and “Central Intelligence” — have generated more than $4 billion in worldwide ticket sales. Hart was also featured in the 2019 biographical docuseries “Kevin Hart: Don't F*ck This Up.”
Hart is slated to star in and executive produce the recently-announced Netflix scripted limited series True Story, produced by HartBeat Productions and Eric Newman (Narcos and Narcos: Mexico), marking Hart’s first dramatic series debut.