Netflix U.K., the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain (WGGB) and the Personal Managers’ Association (PMA) have recently announced a groundbreaking deal that will impact U.K. writers working on Netflix scripted live-action commissioned series. The agreement, effective as of Feb. 1, 2024, marks the first of its kind between a streaming service, the WGGB, and the PMA.
According to the parties involved, the deal focuses on remuneration for U.K. writers and aims to enhance their rights and working conditions. Anne Mensah, vp U.K. content at Netflix, emphasized the importance of local writers to Netflix's success in the U.K. and expressed delight in reaching this agreement.
