Will Smith’s Westbrook Studios is expanding its relationship with National Geographic with a five-year first-look deal for unscripted content. The pact comes ahead of Smith’s new advent…
with a five-year first-look deal for unscripted content. The pact comes ahead of Smith’s new adventure seriesfor Disney+, which is slated to premiere on the streaming platform later this year.
The deal includes the development of all unscripted projects in the areas of adventure, exploration, travel and science for all of National Geographic’s television platforms and Nat Geo-produced Disney+ Originals. The announcement was made Wednsday during National Geographic’s virtual TCA summer session.Welcome To Earth
, we are thrilled to be expanding our relationship with them and entering into a long-term partnership to produce blockbuster nonfiction content,” said Courteney Monroe, president, National Geographic Content. “Will and Westbrook share our passion for telling bold, best-in-class stories that ignite curiosity and inspire people to explore and care about our world, and we can’t wait to see where our next adventures together take us.
“Will and I are thrilled to partner with National Geographic to bring the astonishing imagery of nature and science to screens around the world. We strive to empower artists to tell stories that connect humanity, and Courteney and the entire Nat Geo team share that vision,” said Westbrook Studios Co-President and Head of Television Terence Carter.
Carter and Alan Eyres, senior vice president of Development and Production for National Geographic, spearheaded the first-look deal. The partnership between National Geographic and Westbrook Studios was brokered by CAA.
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