New Netflix deal for Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio is extending his partnership with Netflix for eco-themed projects.

His production company Appian Way will partner on documentary and docu-series projects as part of a First Look deal for non-fiction projects to premiere exclusively on Netflix. Both previously partnered on the Oscar-nominated documentary Virunga.

DiCaprio will serve as producer or executive producer for all projects launched through the partnership. They will have with a particular focus on environmental and conservation themes, including original documentaries and docu-series as well as acquired existing projects.

“Working with Netflix on Virunga has sparked a shared vision about projects that we want to develop and bring to viewers,” said DiCaprio. “There’s never been a more critical time for our planet or more of a need for gifted storytellers to help us all make sense of the issues we face. Through this partnership with Netflix, I hope to give documentary filmmakers doing urgent and important work the chance to have their films seen immediately by audiences all around the world.”

“This partnership is a natural extension of our incredible relationship with Leo on Virunga” said Netflix Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos. “We look forward to building on our shared success with more thought-provoking, high-quality documentaries and docu-series. ”