Shonda Rhimes & Shondaland Ink Netflix Deal

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Shonda Rhimes is bringing her Shondaland production company to Netflix, signing a multiyear deal to produce new series and other projects.

Rhimes’ longtime producing partner Betsy Beers makes the move to Netflix as well. Shondaland is behind such hit series as Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, Private Practice and the upcoming For the People and Untitled Grey’s Anatomy Spinoff.

“Shonda Rhimes is one of the greatest storytellers in the history of television,” said Ted Sarandos, the chief content officer at Netflix. “Her work is gripping, inventive, pulse-pounding, heart-stopping, taboo-breaking television at its best. I’ve gotten the chance to know Shonda and she’s a true Netflixer at heart—she loves TV and films, she cares passionately about her work, and she delivers for her audience. We’re so excited to welcome her to Netflix.”

Rhimes commented: “Shondaland’s move to Netflix is the result of a shared plan Ted Sarandos and I built based on my vision for myself as a storyteller and for the evolution of my company.”

She continued: “Ted provides a clear, fearless space for creators at Netflix. He understood what I was looking for—the opportunity to build a vibrant new storytelling home for writers with the unique creative freedom and instantaneous global reach provided by Netflix’s singular sense of innovation. The future of Shondaland at Netflix has limitless possibilities.

“Our current shows will continue to thrive on ABC and Shondaland will be there every step of the way. I could not have asked for a better home to begin my career. I continue to be grateful to work with so many talented people—especially our studio gladiator Patrick Moran and our most powerful and brilliant champion Channing Dungey.

“We are thrilled to begin creating new Shondaland stories with Netflix. Everyone at Shondaland is honored to expand both our audience and our creative identity with Ted and the entire team at Netflix.”

Beers said: “I am a huge fan of the talented team and amazing programming at Netflix. The ability to create content for our new partners is an exciting challenge. I am grateful to everyone at ABC for their continued support and I look forward to beginning this next chapter at Netflix.”