Netflix & UK Writers Guild Strike First Ever Agreement For Scripted Series
deadline.comNetflix has struck a deal with the Writers Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) over live-action scripted series for the first time.
The first-of-its-kind deal also sees the global streamer tie with the Personal Managers Association, which represents UK agents.
The deal came into place on February 1 and comes as the streamers look to deepen relationships with local unions. A PMA spokesperson called the agreement “trailblazing” and said it “moves away from granting rights in perpetuity and introduces a structure for ongoing payments.” Published on the WGGB website, the terms will see writers paid a minimum script fee of £17,000 ($21,700) for a one-off 60-minute show and £15,000 for series.
The initial script fee includes six months exploitation on the Netflix service (worldwide) and non-theatric and promotional rights.
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