Netflix to Stream 'The People v. O.J. Simpson' as of 2017
Netflix and 20t Century Fox Television have reached their first global licensing agreement with a deal that will see the first season of American Crime Story stream globally in all regions excluding Canada.
The anthology season ended in 2016, and garnered unanimous praise along with 22 Emmy nominations. It explores the behind-the-scenes chaos of O.J. Simpsons trial. The second season of the series will focus on Hurricane Katrina, and will debut next year.
“We’re excited to evolve our relationship with FOX and to bring their lauded content to our members around the world,” said Sean Carey, Vice President of Global Television. “Given the popularity of the first season of American Crime Story, we are thrilled to offer this acclaimed drama series to our members.”
“We’re extremely pleased to continue our relationship with Netflix on this groundbreaking deal,” said Gina Brogi, EVP Worldwide Pay TV and SVOD, Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution. “We are very proud of the first installment of this franchise, ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,’ which has received extraordinary critical acclaim and perfectly captured the cultural Zeitgeist.”
Source: Comingsoon
