Disney+ has signed a two-year first-look agreement with Matriarch Productions, founded by Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters.
The agreement forms part of the platform’s UK local original production strategy. As part of the cooperation, scripted and unscripted original projects will be developed.
Matriarch Productions previously created Boiling Point, A Thousand Blows, and Adolescence.
The partnership aims to bring British-led stories to global audiences. Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters, founders of Matriarch Productions, said: “We are beyond thrilled to be working with Disney+ and through this creative partnership will strive to produce inspiring, entertaining and thought-provoking storytelling.”
Angela Jain, head of content Disney+ EMEA, said: “Stephen and Hannah have proven they know how to tell bold, impactful stories and our vision also aligns with them around providing a platform for underrepresented voices in the UK. Distinctive, local stories that entertain and resonate with audiences are what we are committed to championing, making Matriarch the perfect partners as we look to evolve our production slate in the UK. This is a dream, and we’re thrilled to continue working with them.”
Lee Mason, VP, scripted, Disney+ EMEA, added: “Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters are storytellers with real purpose – creative, fearless, and deeply committed to discovering, nurturing, and championing new talent. I’m genuinely excited to keep working with them, and to support the kind of ambitious, distinctive work they want to put into the world with Disney+.”
