The Umbrella Academy’s Steve Blackman Inks Overall Deal With Netflix

Aidan Gallagher in "The Umbrella Academy"

Steve Blackman and the streaming giant have officially inked an overall deal. 

Multiple outlets report that The Umbrella Academy showrunner has signed a multi-year overall deal with Netflix. Under the deal, Blackman and his Borderline Entertainment production banner will write and produce series and other projects exclusively for the streamer. 

“Over the past three years of working with Netflix, I have developed and created shows with different genres. I plan on continuing to develop creative programming that spans a wide variety of worlds and formats. Netflix has offered me an unparalleled level of creative support that motivates me each and every day,” said Blackman in a statement.

“Steve’s phenomenal work on The Umbrella Academy helped propel the series’ worldwide fandom,” said Brian Wright, vice president of YA and family original series at Netflix. “He’s deeply creative, passionate and thoughtful, and we’re so excited to have him make a home at Netflix.”

Season 2 of The Umbrella Academy is set to premiere on Netflix later this year.