Netflix Signs Marti Noxon to Overall Deal

Netflix has entered into a multiyear overall deal with writer, producer and director Marti Noxon (Sharp Objects, Dietland).

Under the pact, Noxon will produce new series programming exclusively for Netflix. Additionally, Netflix will have a first-look option on Noxon’s feature projects.

Noxon will continue to produce all projects through her production company, Tiny Pyro. Maria Grasso will move to Netflix, as well continuing in her role as president of Tiny Pyro.

Among Noxon’s recent projects as creator-showrunner are Sharp Objects and Dietland, as well as the first season of UnREAL. Over the course of her career, Noxon has been of such series as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Mad Men, Glee and Grey’s Anatomy. On the film side, Noxon wrote and made her feature directorial debut with the Netflix original film To the Bone.

“Marti Noxon is a brilliant and visionary creator who explores emotional depths to reveal the inner lives and struggles of complex, modern women,” said Cindy Holland, VP of original content at Netflix. “Her work is often both brave and vulnerable, with a distinct voice, sense of humor and tone that is uniquely her own.”

“Who can resist the allure of Netflix?” said Noxon. “Not only do they continually produce ground-breaking and visually stunning content, they’ve developed a platform that’s so influential it’s become a verb. I Netflix at home, happily, and now I’m even more excited to Netflix for a living.”