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Netflix signs YouTuber Druski to multiyear deal
Netflix has signed YouTuber and comedian Druski to an exclusive multiyear deal, with his first show debuting December 1st.
In brief
Netflix has signed YouTuber and comedian Druski to an exclusive multiyear deal, with his first show debuting December 1st. Netflix signed YouTuber Druski to a multiyear exclusive deal to create original content, continuing its strategy of bringing creators to the platform. Originally reported by The Verge.
Netflix signs Druski to exclusive deal
Netflix announced a multiyear deal with YouTuber, comedian and influencer Druski to create original content exclusively for the streaming service.
First show debuts December 1st
Druski's first Netflix series is Collect and Praise, a semi-scripted comedy where Druski plays a megachurch pastor, launching December first.
More projects planned ahead
Netflix will license other Druski series including Coulda Been Love, Coulda Been Daddy and Coulda Been Records Auditions, with several original projects planned.
Latest in Netflix creator strategy
The deal follows Netflix's previous agreements with YouTubers including Mark Rober, Ms. Rachel and Good Mythical Morning to bring creators onto the platform.
The headline
Netflix signed YouTuber Druski to a multiyear exclusive deal to create original content, continuing its strategy of bringing creators to the platform.
