Exciting news for fans of Ryan Murphy! The superstar TV creator, known for his hit shows like “Glee” and “American Horror Story,” is making a big move. After a lucrative nine-figure deal with Netflix, Murphy is leaving the streaming giant to join Disney.
This reunion with longtime collaborator Dana Walden, now the co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, has been highly anticipated for months, according to reports. It’s a significant shift for Murphy, who made the move to Netflix five years ago. While his projects at the streaming giant have achieved a great amount of success, his work at Disney’s 20th Television has remained even more popular.
Now, Murphy’s return to Disney comes at a time when the company is implementing cost-cutting measures.
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This bold move surely promises exciting new projects and collaborations for fans to look forward to.
Just five years ago, Netflix secured Ryan Murphy with a deal reportedly worth around $300 million, convincing him to leave his longtime home at Fox. However, it seems that Murphy’s time at Netflix didn’t quite live up to expectations.
While he found success with shows like “The Watcher” and “Dahmer — Monster,” Murphy seemed eager to get back to working with some of his former colleagues. He’s planning to take his business back to Disney, a move that comes as no surprise considering his close relationship with Disney execs who previously worked at Fox.
Negotiations for the new deal have been ongoing for the past year, and while the details have yet to be finalized, Disney is confident that Murphy’s proven track record will pay off. Despite the ongoing writers’ strike and the need to cut costs, Disney believes that Murphy’s talent and creativity will shine through, bringing even more success to the studio.
The news of Murphy’s departure from Netflix and potential move to Disney has caused quite a stir in the industry. His original Netflix deal, signed in 2018, is set to expire this July. If the deal with Disney goes through, it will reunite Murphy with Dana Walden, who was the CEO of Fox Television when Murphy worked there.
This reunion of creative forces is sure to bring about exciting new projects and collaborations. While Murphy’s shows at Netflix may not have reached the same level of success as his previous work, his reputation as a talented and innovative creator remains intact. With his ongoing shows like “American Horror Story” and “American Crime Story” making the move to Disney, fans can expect more thrilling and captivating content in the future.
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