NETFLIX ANNOUNCES NEW ACTION-ADVENTURE LIMITED SERIES "AMERICAN PRIMEVAL" STARRING TAYLOR KITSCH

PETE BERG TO DIRECT ALL EPISODES AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCE ALONGSIDE ERIC NEWMAN AND WRITER MARK L. SMITH

· Netflix today announced the new limited series, American Primeval. Pete Berg will direct all episodes and executive produce as the first project under his first look deal with Netflix; Eric Newman will executive produce under his overall deal with Netflix, and Mark L. Smith will write all episodes and serve as executive producer.

· This marks the second collaboration between Berg, Newman and Kitsch as they previously worked together on limited series Painkiller which will premiere on Netflix in 2023.

· Logline: American Primeval is a raw, adventurous exploration of the birth of the American West. The violent collisions of cultures, religions and communities as men and women fight and die for control of this new world - for a land they truly believe is their destiny. The ensemble tells a story of the sacrifice all must pay when they choose to enter a lawless and untamed wilderness.

· Format / Episodes: Limited Drama Series; 6 episodes

· Cast: Taylor Kitsch (The Terminal List, Waco and upcoming Netflix limited series Painkiller) will play Isaac - a traumatized man struggling to overcome his demons and find a reason to live in this brutal and punishing world.

· Director: Pete Berg (Friday Night Lights, Lone Survivor and upcoming Netflix limited series Painkiller)

· Writer: Mark L. Smith (The Midnight Sky, The Revenant, Overlord)

· Executive Producers: Pete Berg for Film 44, Eric Newman for Grand Electric (The Watcher, Narcos, Narcos: Mexico) and Mark L. Smith

· QUOTES:

o Pete Berg, Director/Executive Producer, American Primeval - "We are very appreciative that Netflix is trusting us to take a big swing with American Primeval. I'm looking forward to taking viewers into the most dynamic, intense, and heart pounding survival tale humanly possible. We are going into the belly of the beast. Cheers to Ted, Bela, Peter and the entire Netflix team for the support!"

o Peter Friedlander, Vice President of Scripted Series, US and Canada, Netflix. "American Primeval is a portrait of the American West unlike any other - raw, thrilling, action-driven and brought to life by a tapestry of emotionally compelling characters led by the talented Taylor Kitsch. We're excited to explore new depths of this genre as we grow our creative partnership with the extraordinary Pete Berg at the helm backed by the deft storytelling vision from Eric Newman and Mark L. Smith."

About Film 44

Founded and led by acclaimed multi-hyphenate writer-director-producer-actor Pete Berg, Film 44 is a scripted entertainment production company dedicated to developing and producing a diverse slate of powerful scripted entertainment across film and television, bringing engaging, gritty, and thought-provoking material to global audiences, while also mentoring and giving voice to the underrepresented. Berg's work across film and television showcase his signature style of multi-dimensional characters, captivating settings and layered plotlines. The company is currently in post-production on the Netflix drama series, PAINKILLER, directed and executive produced by Berg and starring Uzo Aduba, Matthew Broderick, Taylor Kitsch and West Duchovny set to release in 2023.

Under the same ethos, Berg co-founded unscripted entertainment production company, Film 45, and commercial production company, Film 47, allowing him to work seamlessly and successfully across all content platforms. Upcoming for Film 45, Berg is gearing up for the January 6 premiere of his Showtime docuseries, BOYS IN BLUE, which follows four police officers and coaches of a Minneapolis high school football team in the aftermath of the murder of George Floyd, followed by the 2023 release of his feature documentary about global music sensation Rihanna for Amazon Studios.

About Eric Newman

Showrunner, writer, and executive producer Eric Newman is a film and television veteran whose film productions include Academy Award-nominated CHILDREN OF MEN, Zack Snyder's reimagining of DAWN OF THE DEAD, THE LAST EXORCISM, and BRIGHT. After twenty-plus years in the movie industry, Newman transitioned into television in 2013 as an executive producer on Netflix's HEMLOCK GROVE. In 2015, his curiosity about the international drug trade led him to conceive, develop, and executive produce his passion project, NARCOS. The show debuted to massive success and in addition to EP, Newman also became writer and showrunner of the series. He also served as executive producer and showrunner of seasons 1 and 2 of the spinoff series NARCOS: MEXICO. In 2017 he made a home at Netflix with overall deals in both film and television. There, in addition to NARCOS, he served as executive producer of the hit action movie PROJECT POWER, the thriller series TRUE STORY starring Kevin Hart, and the sci-fi film SPIDERHEAD, based on the George Saunders short story, adapted, and directed by Joseph Kosinski. Most recently, Newman executive produced the Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan Netflix series, THE WATCHER. Upcoming, Newman will produce the Zack Snyder sci-fi film REBEL MOON. Additionally, on the TV side, Newman will produce the Netflix limited series PAINKILLER, about the opioid crisis, with Peter Berg directing, and GRISELDA, inspired by the true story of Griselda Blanco.