Netflix Inks Overall Deal With
'Game of Thrones' Creators .
According to 'Deadline,' David Benioff and D.B. Weiss were reportedly being sought after by up to six major studios.
Netflix won the bidding war.
According to 'The Hollywood Reporter,'
Benioff and Weiss closed the deal for $200 million.
According to 'Variety,' the multi-year deal will allow the duo to write, direct and produce TV series and film.
We are thrilled to welcome master storytellers David Benioff and Dan Weiss to Netflix. , Ted Sarandos, Netflix chief content officer,
via statement.
They are a creative force and have delighted audiences worldwide with their epic storytelling. We can’t wait to see what their imaginations will bring to
our members, Ted Sarandos, Netflix chief content officer,
via statement.
Netflix has built something astounding and unprecedented, and we’re honored they invited
us to join them, David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, via statement.