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Netflix Signs Transplant Creator Joseph Kay
28 Oct
Summary
- Joseph Kay, Transplant creator, inks exclusive deal with Netflix.
- He will develop new TV series for Netflix in Canada.
- A new family drama is among his first projects.
Netflix has secured an exclusive overall deal with Joseph Kay, the creator and showrunner of the popular medical drama 'Transplant'. This agreement will see Kay develop and write new television series for Netflix's Canadian productions.
His first project under this new deal will be an untitled family drama. Prior to this, Kay worked with Netflix as a consulting producer on the second season of 'North of North,' an Arctic-set comedy. He also co-executive produced the upcoming adaptation of Carley Fortune's novel, 'This Summer Will Be Different,' for the streaming giant.
'Transplant,' which aired for four seasons, followed the life of Dr. Bashir "Bash" Hamed, a Syrian refugee and skilled emergency medicine doctor building a new life in Canada. Kay expressed his gratitude and excitement for the partnership, stating his admiration for Netflix's commitment to storytelling. Netflix Canada directors, Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury, praised Kay's talent and versatility.
