Entertainment
14 February 2022
Link copied to clipboardNetflix today announced a creative partnership with writer and producer Molly Smith Metzler (Maid, Shameless, Orange Is the New Black). As part of the multi-year overall agreement, Metzler will write and produce new series and other projects at Netflix.
Under her Quiet Coyote production banner, Metzler will create content that is impactful and socially-conscious, with empowering roles for women - both on screen and behind the camera.
Metzler’s critically acclaimed limited drama series, Maid, currently ranks in the Netflix Most Popular Top 10 accounting for 469 Million hours viewed in its first 28 days. The series has garnered 15 award nominations to date, including SAG, Critics’ Choice and Writers Guild, and is recognized among AFI’s Television Programs of the Year.
QUOTES:
Molly Smith Metzler: “I’m so thrilled to join the Netflix family after what’s already been a joyful and fulfilling partnership with Jinny Howe, who gave this playwright the opportunity to create Maid. From day one, my collaboration with the entire Netflix team has been open, creative, and wildly supportive. I’m honored to call Netflix my home and very excited to keep this party going!”
Jinny Howe, Vice President, Drama Series Development, Netflix: “I’m honored to have worked closely with Molly over the years. As evidenced by her tremendous work on Maid, she is a creative force and a gifted storyteller who knows how to be both profound and entertaining. Bringing Maid to the screen was such a special collaboration – we’re proud of how well it resonated culturally, and look forward to Molly creating more of these impactful stories to come.”