Disney Signs Colin Kaepernick to First-Look Deal
The Walt Disney Company has signed a first-look deal with Colin Kaepernick and his production arm, Ra Vision Media.The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice and the quest for equity, and per ESPN “provide a new platform to showcase the work of Black and Brown directors and producers.” The deal encompasses multiple Disney platforms including ESPN, Hulu, Pixar and The Undefeated, the company’s website focused on sports and culture.The first project in development as part of this deal is an ESPN-produced docuseries chronicling Kaepernick’s journey.
Using extensive new interviews and a never-before-seen archive that documents his last five years, Kaepernick will tell his story from his perspective.
Libby Geist, Kevin Merida and Connor Schell will executive produce for ESPN.
Former ESPN staffer Jemele Hill will also be a producer.Also Read: Ava DuVernay to Executive Produce Scripted Series
