On Wednesday, it was announced that the Oscar-winning actress had signed a first-look deal with the entertainment giant. Netflix
confirmed King's production company Royal Ties will produce both series and
films for the platform over the course of several years. King's sister Reina
King will serve as head of the production.
"I am beyond thrilled to join the Netflix family,"
Regina King said in a statement. "They are at the top of their game and as
an artist, I am so excited to come to play in this wonderful sandbox they have
created for storytellers."
The details of the multi-project deal have not been
revealed, but Netflix's chief content officer Ted Sarandos said the company is
excited to see what the multi-hyphenate will bring to the table.
“Regina King is a multi-faceted talent both behind and in
front of the camera," he said. "She’s been a trailblazer for years,
with boundless creativity and impeccable taste in projects, and we couldn’t be
more thrilled that she will bring her formidable talents to Netflix."
