• Home
  • Latest
  • Fortune 500
  • Finance
  • Tech
  • Leadership
  • Lifestyle
  • Rankings
  • Multimedia

Trendingnow

1

Dolly Parton’s philanthropy inspiration was her father who couldn't read or write: 'I saw how crippling that could be'

2

Jamie Dimon and his wife, Judith, donate $12 million to 12 HBCUs—betting they're the 'springboard to success' for the next generation

3

I talked to 68 adults who went no-contact with their families — and they all had one thing in common

1

Dolly Parton’s philanthropy inspiration was her father who couldn't read or write: 'I saw how crippling that could be'

2

Jamie Dimon and his wife, Judith, donate $12 million to 12 HBCUs—betting they're the 'springboard to success' for the next generation

3

I talked to 68 adults who went no-contact with their families — and they all had one thing in common
Arts & EntertainmentBarack Obama

The Obama Show Might Be Coming to Netflix

By
David Meyer
David Meyer
Down Arrow Button Icon
By
David Meyer
David Meyer
Down Arrow Button Icon
March 9, 2018, 4:32 AM ET
Add Fortune on Google for similar content.

Barack and Michelle Obama are in talks with Netflix to produce and/or appear in shows for Netflix (NFLX), according to separately-sourced reports from The New York Times and CNN.

It’s not yet clear what sort of involvement the former president and first lady will have in what is so far being characterized as a “production partnership” with the streaming service.

However, he might “moderate conversations on topics that dominated his presidency,” such as healthcare and immigration, and she could feature in a show “on topics, like nutrition, that she championed in the White House,” the Times said.

The paper reported that Obama did not intend to use his show as a soapbox from which to “directly respond to President Trump or conservative critics.”

“As they consider their future personal plans, they continue to explore new ways to help others tell and share their stories,” senior adviser Eric Schultz said in a statement to both publications.

The Times also reported that Apple and Amazon executives had “expressed interest” in arranging content deals with Obama.

The former president has already appeared on Netflix in recent months, being David Letterman’s first guest on the former late-night host’s show back in January. Obama is also reportedly close with Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos, whose wife, Nicole Avant, was Obama’s ambassador to the Bahamas.

About the Author
By David Meyer
LinkedIn icon
See full bioRight Arrow Button Icon
Add Fortune on Google for similar content.

Latest in Arts & Entertainment


Most Popular

Fortune Secondary Logo
Rankings
  • 100 Best Companies
  • Fortune 500
  • Global 500
  • Fortune 500 Europe
  • Most Powerful Women
  • World's Most Admired Companies
  • See All Rankings
  • Lists Calendar
Sections
  • Finance
  • Fortune Crypto
  • Features
  • Leadership
  • Health
  • Commentary
  • Success
  • Retail
  • Mpw
  • Tech
  • Lifestyle
  • CEO Initiative
  • Asia
  • Politics
  • Conferences
  • Europe
  • Newsletters
  • Personal Finance
  • Environment
  • Magazine
  • Education
Customer Support
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Customer Service Portal
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Single Issues For Purchase
  • International Print
Commercial Services
  • Advertising
  • Fortune Brand Studio
  • Fortune Analytics
  • Fortune Conferences
  • Business Development
  • Group Subscriptions
About Us
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • About Us
  • Press Center
  • Work At Fortune
  • Terms And Conditions
  • Site Map
  • Facebook icon
  • Twitter icon
  • LinkedIn icon
  • Instagram icon
  • TikTok icon
  • YouTube icon

    Latest in Arts & Entertainment


    Most Popular

    © 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy | CA Notice at Collection and Privacy Notice | Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information
    FORTUNE is a trademark of Fortune Media IP Limited, registered in the U.S. and other countries. FORTUNE may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.