Netflix in Overall Deal with Daredevil Showrunner

Netflix has signed a multiyear overall deal with Steven S. DeKnight, who served as showrunner and executive producer on the platform’s Daredevil series.

DeKnight’s other credits include Spartacus and the feature film Pacific Rim Uprising. The writer, director and producer will develop series and other projects for the global streaming giant.

“Steven S. DeKnight is a multifaceted writer, director, producer and showrunner whose daring visions have gripped audiences for years,” said Cindy Holland, VP of original content at Netflix. “From Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which become a global cult sensation, to his historical gladiator epic Spartacus, and his unforgettable work on season one of Marvel’s Daredevil, Steven’s bold, visceral storytelling has left its mark. We look forward to teaming with him on future original series and other projects for our members around the world.”

DeKnight added, “Collaborating with Netflix on the first season of Daredevil was one of the most satisfying creative endeavors of my career. The level of trust they place in their creatives is matched only by their unflagging support and enthusiasm for storytelling. I couldn’t ask for a better home for myself or DeKnight Productions.”