Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) has signed an overall exclusive deal with acclaimed writer/producer/director Matt Reeves (“The Batman,” “War for the Planet of the Apes”) and his 6th & Idaho production company.
Under the WBTVG deal, Reeves and the 6th & Idaho team — which also includes Executive Vice President Adam Kassan and Vice President Rafi Crohn — will develop new television programming for all platforms, including HBO Max, on-demand/streaming services, premium/pay and basic cable channels, the broadcast networks, and more. The projects will be produced in association with Warner Bros. Television, Warner Horizon Scripted Television, Warner Bros. Animation or Blue Ribbon Content, depending on the platform. Beyond the U.S., Warner Bros. International Television Distribution will distribute 6th & Idaho’s shows to the global marketplace.
In television, Reeves co-created (with J.J. Abrams) and executive produced the hit series “Felicity” for The WB, and he directed the pilot and several additional episodes. He also executive produced FOX’s “The Passage.” He previously directed the pilots for NBC’s “Conviction” as well as ABC’s “Miracles” and “Gideon’s Crossing,” in addition to episodes of NBC’s “Homicide: Life on the Street” and ABC’s “Relativity.”
