Druski Signs Netflix Deal
Comedian Druski inks multi-year deal with Netflix to create original content, including new series 'Collect & Praise' premiering December 1, and licenses over 1 billion views' worth of existing catalog
Druski has signed a multi-year deal with Netflix to create original content, including a new semi-scripted comedy series titled 'Collect & Praise' premiering on December 1. The series is based on Druski's viral megachurch character and will star Druski as a money-hungry megachurch pastor, alongside Mike Epps as his deacon.
The deal marks a significant partnership between Druski and Netflix, with the streamer licensing select content from Druski's existing catalog, including 'Coulda Been Love', 'Coulda Been Daddy', 'Coulda Been Records Auditions', and his comedic skits. These series have generated over 1 billion views collectively on YouTube.
Druski will star in 'Collect & Praise' as the pastor, with Mike Epps playing the role of his deacon. The comedy series follows the duo as they scheme their way through scandals, chaos, and controversies. The series is being described as semi-scripted, which will likely make good use of Druski's improvisational skills.
Druski has a significant following on social media, with over 15.6 million followers on TikTok. He is also set to host 'Saturday Night Live', becoming the first true digital creator to do so. At 32 years old, Druski has built a platform by creating characters and comedy that resonate with people.
## Why it matters The deal between Druski and Netflix is a significant move for the comedian, who has built his platform by self-financing his content and distributing it independently on social media. The partnership will give Druski the resources to build on his comedy foundation and bring his work to a new global audience. John Derderian, who oversees Next Gen Content at Netflix, praised Druski's gift for building characters that people can't stop talking about.
The series 'Collect & Praise' is set to premiere on December 1, and will be the first project to be produced as part of the multi-year deal. With Druski's existing catalog generating over 1 billion views, the partnership with Netflix is expected to take his creativity to new heights and expand his reach to a new global audience.
