Richard Gadd, the creator of hit show “Baby Reindeer,” has reportedly signed a seven-figure deal with Netflix to produce new shows. According to The Sun, Gadd has been offered nearly £1 million to work exclusively with the streaming giant. “Baby Reindeer” topped global Netflix charts back in April and spent a month as the platform’s most-watched series of all time.
The series tells the story of a struggling comedian named Donny Dunn, who is relentlessly stalked by an older woman named Martha. The show gained attention when a woman named Fiona Harvey claimed to be the real person behind Martha’s character and directly threatened legal action against both Gadd and Netflix.
The attention from “Baby Reindeer” has prompted many fans to wonder what Gadd will do next. A source told The Sun that this is not a done deal, and both parties are still negotiating the details of a contract which would see Gadd start work on a new show as soon as possible.
They added that they are hoping to come to an agreement that would see Richard produce a string of shows for them, which could prove just as successful and thought-provoking. “The fact that it could end up being worth seven figures reflects just how much Netflix wants to keep him ‘in house’ following the incredible response to Baby Reindeer.”
Meanwhile, Gadd’s latest short film, “Truth Serum,” has been picked up by short film streaming service Omeleto and is available to watch now. Directed by Vika Evdokimenko, it is a comedy that follows a group of dinner party guests, including Gadd’s character, who ingests the mysterious drug of the title. When ugly truths start to emerge, chaos reigns and threatens the relationships of old friends.
Gadd is also currently filming the drama “Lions,” a six-part series about two men over the course of a number of decades, which will be broadcast on the BBC. NME has reached out to representatives of Gadd for comment
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