Tyler Perry extends deal with Netflix

ATLANTA — Tyler Perry has made a deeper commitment with Netflix, adding TV series on top of movies.

The newly expanded deal with Netflix replaces his multiyear contract with Paramount Global’s BET, BET+ and Nickelodeon, which has been in place since 2017. He has created several series for BET and BET+ including “The Oval,” “Sistas,” “Ruthless” and “Zatima.” (He still owns a minority equity stake in BET+.)

In October, he also signed an eight-film deal with Netflix spanning four years. The productive mogul has released three films for Netflix: 2020’s drama “A Fall From Grace,” 2021’s comedy “A Madea Homecoming” and 2022 historical drama “A Jazzman’s Blues.”

Perry has a legal drama for Netflix coming out later this month called “Mea Culpa” starring Kelly Rowland. World War II drama “Six Triple Eight” led by Kerry Washington has completed production but a release date has not been announced.

His first TV series for Netflix will be “Beauty in Black,” which will have 16 hourlong episodes.

According to Netflix, “‘Beauty in Black’ follows two women leading very different lives. While Kimmie is struggling to make a living after her mother kicked her out and Mallory is running a successful business, they find themselves entangled in each other’s lives.”