Kevin Hart & HartBeat Productions Make Megabucks Exclusive Netflix Film Deal With Four Star Vehicles
Kevin Hart & His HartBeat Productions Makes Adam Sandler Sized Netflix Film Deal Four Star Vehicles
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Deadline learned this morning that Netflix has closed a long-term pact to be the creative home on the film side for Kevin Hart and his HartBeat Productions. The exclusive partnership calls for Hart to be the star of at least four films he'll produce, with a first-look film producing deal also part of the pact. It's a major commitment for the star and the streamer. Last time Netflix made a film commitment this big with a comic star was the one it renewed with Adam Sandler.
Netflix has confirmed the Hart deal to Deadline. It comes fresh from Hart having Netflix's No. 1 comedy special of 2020, and Hart's films have grossed more than a cumulative $4 billion at the global box office.
"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."
I'm curious how much the deal was. Probably north $100 million?Hart's latest stand-up special Zero F*cks Given was the No. 1 Netflix comedy special of 2020; more than 21 million accounts chose to watch in the first four weeks after it premiered.