*Although Chris Rock has his own $40 million deal with Netflix, a similar content deal between the streaming service and the Obamas doesn’t quite sit will with the comedian.
“I don’t want to live in a world where President Obama is worried about his Rotten Tomatoes score,” said Rock, who signed his deal two years ago for a pair of stand-up specials and who currently stars opposite Adam Sandler in the Netflix film “The Week Of.”
“I want him above that at all times. Make your money, but I don’t want [him] to be involved with that,” Rock told The Hollywood Reporter.
When pressed, though, Rock does offer one piece of showbiz advice to the former first couple.
“I’d just send them over to Donald Glover,” he tells THR. “That’s what I’d do.”
Netflix announced in May that the Obamas will produce a diverse mix of content, including the potential for scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries and features. The couple has established Higher Ground Productions as the entity under which they will produce content.
“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,” said President Obama. “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.”
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