Barack and Michelle Obama are ready to chill with Netflix.
The former president and first lady have signed a multiyear deal to produce television shows and films for Netflix, the streaming service announced on Monday as "potentially including scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries and features."
The couple will provide content through a new company called Higher Ground Productions, Netflix said in a news release. The New York Times first reported in March that the Obamas were in advanced negotiations with Netflix to produce a series of shows.
"One of the simple joys of our time in public service was getting to meet so many fascinating people from all walks of life, and to help them share their experiences with a wider audience," Obama said in a statement.
"That's why Michelle and I are so excited to partner with Netflix — we hope to cultivate and curate the talented, inspiring, creative voices who are able to promote greater empathy and understanding between peoples, and help them share their stories with the entire world."