Druski Strikes Deal With Netflix Ahead Of ‘Collect & Praise’ Launch
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Key Points:
- Influencer comedian Druski has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix and his 4Lifers Entertainment to develop and produce original series, marking a significant expansion of their partnership.
- The deal is project-based rather than a traditional overall or first-look agreement, with Netflix also licensing select content from Druski’s existing catalog.
- Druski’s semi-scripted comedy series Collect & Praise, premiering December 1, was initially self-funded before Netflix acquired it; the show features Druski as a money-hungry megachurch pastor alongside Mike Epps.
- Despite previous rejections from Netflix, Druski noted a shift in their interest, describing a current bidding war for his projects and an opportunity to reach a global audience.
- Druski will host SNL on November 7 and stars in the upcoming baseball rom-com The Catch, showcasing his growing prominence in entertainment.
