Renowned TV Producer, Shonda Rhimes has joined Netflix, American entertainment company, ending her 15-year relationship with the Walt Disney owned ABC Studios.
Rhimes is acclaimed for her hit television series like Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder. The revered media expert has said she would begin the production of her new series for Netflix while her pre-existing shows will continue to air.
“Shonda Rhimes is one of the greatest storytellers in the history of television,” Ted Sarandos, Netflix chief content officer, revealed.
According to reports,Netflix will pay Rhimes $10 million per year to produce shows for the network.
ABC’s entertainment president, Channing Dungey, said, “I’m proud to have given a home to what have become some of the most celebrated and talked-about shows on television. With the launch of a new season upon us, fans can rest assured that TGIT remains intact and will be as buzzed about as ever.”
Shonda Rhimes shows, How to Get Away with Murder, Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal have already been renewed for new seasons.