Druski is expanding his relationship with Netflix through a multi-year deal covering the development and production of original series with his 4Lifers Entertainment banner. The agreement includes a set number of projects rather than a traditional overall or first-look arrangement.
The partnership follows the streamer’s acquisition of Collect & Praise, a semi-scripted comedy series that Druski initially financed himself. The show is scheduled to premiere on December 1 and features Druski as a money-driven megachurch pastor, alongside Mike Epps as an unpredictable deacon. The pair become involved in scandals, chaos and controversy as they pursue their schemes.
The series originated from Druski’s Mega Church Pastors Love Money sketch. Speaking on The Diary of a CEO podcast, the comedian—whose real name is Drew Desbordes—said Netflix had previously rejected several of his projects. He described the relationship as having changed after the company acquired his independently produced shows.
Netflix will also license selected titles from Druski’s existing catalog, including Coulda Been Love, Coulda Been Daddy and Coulda Been Records Auditions.
Druski said the agreement would provide 4Lifers Entertainment with the resources to develop original programming and bring his comedy to a broader international audience. John Derderian, Netflix’s vice president overseeing Next Gen Content, praised Druski’s character-driven comedy and described Collect & Praise as the beginning of the partnership.
Before the Netflix series launches, Druski is scheduled to host Saturday Night Live on November 7. He is also set to appear in The Catch, a baseball romantic comedy starring Emma Stone and Chris Pine.
Sources: Deadline.