Disney+ has announced a two-year deal with Matriarch Productions, the production company founded by actor Stephen Graham and his wife Hannah Walters. The agreement will see the streaming platform release original scripted and unscripted series from the company.
Graham and Walters, who starred together in the Netflix hit Adolescence, said in a joint statement: “We are beyond thrilled to be working with Disney+ and through this creative partnership will strive to produce inspiring, entertaining and thought-provoking storytelling.”
Angela Jain, head of content at Disney+ EMEA, added: “Stephen and Hannah have proven they know how to tell bold, impactful stories and our vision also aligns with them around providing a platform for underrepresented voices in the UK. This is a dream, and we’re thrilled to continue working with them.”
Matriarch Productions is best known for producing Adolescence, which sparked a national conversation about online safety and incel culture. The company also produced Boiling Point, which earned four Bafta Film nominations, and A Thousand Blows, whose second season is available on Disney+.
The deal comes days after Graham won best actor in a TV mini series at the Golden Globes for his role in Adolescence, with co-stars Owen Cooper and Erin Doherty also taking home awards.
