NetflixMost people know Bridgerton is a hit for Netflix, but the show is also a hit for the U.K. economy. The show and its spin-off, Queen Charlotte, have reportedly boosted Britain's bottom line to the tune of a quarter of a billion pounds — or more t.
According to
Variety, Rhimes, who initially signed a multimillion-dollar TV deal with the streamer in 2017, has now extended her partnership to include feature films, gaming and virtual reality content. As part of the deal, Netflix will support and invest in Shondaland’s mission to “create DEIA (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility) programs that can increase industry workplace representation for underrepresented groups both domestically and in the UK.”
The robust deal comes after the global success of Rhimes’ Regency-era romance
Bridgerton. The
Regé-Jean Page-led show became one of the most viewed series on the streamer, with 82 million households watching during its first 28 days on the service. Not surprisingly,