Mike Darnell Inks Multi-Year Overall Deal With Netflix, Will Provide 'Guidance' Over Unscripted Slate

Titan unscripted producer Mike Darnell has struck an exclusive, multi-year overall deal with Netflix. This move comes three years after his exit from Warner Bros. as president of unscripted television. As part of his overall deal, the "American Idol" producer will also "provide strategic creative guidance across the entire unscripted slate," according to the streamer. Darnell has extensive experience in the unscripted world. The producer worked for 20 years on the network side at Fox, helping create hits including "American Idol," "MasterChef" and "So You Think You Can . . .