Oprah Winfreyknows a thing or two about working in Hollywood, and she had some advice to share withBarackandMichelle Obama.
“When they were starting, he called me for names to run [their company], and I offered him some. They ultimately were not the people he chose, but that’s fine,” Winfrey, 65, toldThe Hollywood Reporterin a cover story published Tuesday.
“There’s nobody like them. Nobody,” she continued of the former first couple. “Their desire to want to use this medium to tell stories, to show us our history, to bring an informational, inspirational approach to content — I’m looking forward to seeing whatever that’s going to be.”
The Obamas signed an exclusive deal with Netflix last yearfor an undisclosed sum, in an unusual post-White House phase for a former president and first lady.
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On Tuesday their production company, Higher Ground, announced the first slate of projects with the streamer.
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More titles are expected to be announced “in the coming months,” according to a news release from Higher Ground.
In a statement, Mrs. Obama, 55, hailed the range of formats and subjects their projects encompass.
“We love this slate because it spans so many different interests and experiences, yet it’s all woven together with stories that are relevant to our daily lives,” she said. “We think there’s something here for everyone — moms and dads, curious kids, and anyone simply looking for an engaging, uplifting watch at the end of a busy day. We can’t wait to see these projects come to life — and the conversations they’ll generate.”
Speaking withTHR, Winfrey, who is partnering with Apple in its own streaming service, echoed that in succinct fashion.
Asked what potential opportunities and potential drawbacks awaited the Obamas with their Netflix work, she replied, “Oh, they can do any damn thing they want.”
source: people.com
