Just in case you didn’t love the Obamas enough already, the dynamic duo have just penned a multi-year deal with Netflix to create a slate of original films and TV series.
Celebrity Apprentice who?
The former President and his formidable First Lady said they were “excited” to partner with Netflix and already seem as though they’ve crafted some pretty major ideas.
“One of the simple joys of our time in public service was getting to meet so many fascinating people from all walks of life, and to help them share their experiences with a wider audience,” Barack Obama said in a statement released by Netflix.
“That’s why Michelle and I are so excited to partner with Netflix – we hope to cultivate and curate the talented, inspiring, creative voices who are able to promote greater empathy and understanding between peoples, and help them share their stories with the entire world.”
Michelle echoed her husband’s sentiments and further explained the couple’s motivation.
“Netflix’s unparalleled service is a natural fit for the kinds of stories we want to share, and we look forward to starting this exciting new partnership,” she said.
So, just another thing he’ll do better than Trump. Instead of Gary Busey selling Omaha Steaks on the Celebrity Apprentice we might actually see something with some teeth.
“Barack and Michelle Obama are among the world’s most respected and highly-recognised public figures and are uniquely positioned to discover and highlight stories of people who make a difference in their communities and strive to change the world for the better,” Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s chief content officer, said in a statement.
“We are incredibly proud they have chosen to make Netflix the home for their formidable storytelling abilities.”
We’ve already started workshopping some ideas for the Obamas…
Can Barack join our favourite on-screen queens in a new season of Queer Eye For The Straight Guy? We all need more Jonathan Van Ness in our lives. We know Obama’s straight, but let’s face it – Karamo really needs some backup when it comes to converting red-neck republicans and explaining the Black Lives Matter movement.
How about an Obama Gogglebox? I would have died for Michelle’s running commentary on the fashion choices at the Royal Wedding.
Could Obama jump in where Spacey left off in House Of Cards?
Most former world leaders have taken to writing brick-sized memoirs to expand their reach after retirement, so it’s great to see Obama using a modern, omnipresent platform.
Let’s just hope Tony Abbott doesn’t get any ideas… Or John Howard… Or…
No, let’s just leave this to the Obamas – they’re the only political power couple with enough style to pull this off.
