Obama in Talks With Netflix to Produce Original Series | THR News

Obama in Talks With Netflix to Produce Original Series | THR News

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Barack Obama is in advanced talks with Netflix to produce original series, marking an unprecedented media move for a former president. The series will focus on inspirational stories rather than political rebuttals. This follows the Obamas' previous $65 million book deal with Penguin Random House. The potential Netflix deal's value is unknown, but Netflix has been generous in past negotiations, such as with Ryan Murphy. The Obamas continue to engage with the public through the Obama Foundation and other outreach efforts.

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What is the nature of the deal Barack Obama is reportedly negotiating with Netflix?

A series of political debates

A reality TV show

A documentary on his presidency

Original series production

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What is the primary focus of the potential series by the Obamas on Netflix?

Direct political rebuttals

Historical documentaries

Inspirational stories

Political satire

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How have the Obamas engaged with the public after leaving the White House?

Through a new political party

Through a series of public rallies

Via the Obama Foundation and its newsletter

By hosting a TV talk show

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What was the value of the book deal the Obamas signed with Penguin Random House?

$100 million

$65 million

$30 million

$200 million

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How does the potential value of the Obama Netflix deal compare to Ryan Murphy's deal with the same platform?

It is about the same

It is significantly lower

It is significantly higher

It is not mentioned