Ryan Coogler's Proximity Media Signs New TV Deal With Netflix
WHO:
The Hollywood Reporter - Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Netflix, Jinny Howe, Simone Harris
Deadline - Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler, Sev Ohanian, Quinta Brunson, Bob Iger
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - Coogler won the Oscar this year for writing Sinners, which also received a nomination for his directing as well as in Best Picture.
Deadline - The company is also developing a series based on Animorphs.
The Hollywood Reporter - Proximity Media Television signed a multi-year deal to develop series exclusively for Netflix.
Deadline - Coogler's company signed an overall deal with Netflix to develop series after exiting a five-year TV deal with Disney.
The Hollywood Reporter - Coogler's film Sinners was the highest-grossing original feature film of 2025, earning over $365 million globally.
Deadline - Sinners received a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations, winning four, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan and Best Original Screenplay for Coogler.
WHERE:
The Hollywood Reporter - Proximity Media created series for Disney+ and National Geographic.
WHEN:
The Hollywood Reporter - Proximity’s prior overall TV deal at Disney expired earlier this year.
Deadline - The X-Files reboot at Hulu landed a pilot order in February.
WHY:
The Hollywood Reporter - The Cooglers and Ohanian expressed excitement about partnering with Netflix due to its commitment to distinctive creators and original storytelling.
Deadline - The deal marks a significant move for Netflix and a blow for Disney, which previously touted Coogler as a "singular storyteller."
HOW:
Deadline - The TV division is run by VP, Television Simone Harris, who is currently overseeing the production of pilots for the new The X-Files series starring Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel, as well as the live-action adaptation of Southern Bastards, starring Kevin Bacon, Erin Kellyman, and Tim McGraw.
The Hollywood Reporter - Proximity Media aims to tell event-driven stories that bring people in close proximity with often overlooked subjects.
Deadline - The TV division of Proximity Media is overseen by VP, Television Simone Harris, who is currently managing the production of pilots for new series.
(UPDATED June 19, 2026 10:21 UTC)
Ryan Coogler has won an Oscar for writing "Sinners," which also garnered nominations for his directing and Best Picture. Meanwhile, the company is developing a new series based on "Animorphs," with their TV division led by VP, Television Simone Harris, who is currently overseeing several exciting projects. These include a new "The X-Files" series featuring Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel, as well as a live-action adaptation of "Southern Bastards" starring Kevin Bacon, Erin Kellyman, and Tim McGraw.
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(UPDATED June 19, 2026 08:48 UTC)
Ryan Coogler's company, Proximity Media, has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to develop exclusive series, marking a significant shift after exiting a five-year TV deal with Disney. Coogler's film, Sinners, was a major success, becoming the highest-grossing original feature film of 2025 with over $365 million in global earnings and receiving a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations, winning four awards. The Cooglers and Sev Ohanian expressed their enthusiasm for partnering with Netflix, highlighting the platform's commitment to unique creators and original storytelling.