Former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama have set a deal to create new programming with Netflix, the streaming service announced Monday.

Through the multi-year agreement, the Obamas will produce a diverse mix of content, including the potential for scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries and features, under their newly-established Higher Ground Productions banner.

“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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“Barack and I have always believed in the power of storytelling to inspire us, to make us think differently about the world around us, and to help us open our minds and hearts to others,” said Michelle Obama. “Netflix’s unparalleled service is a natural fit for the kinds of stories we want to share, and we look forward to starting this exciting new partnership.”

The news follows a New York Times report from March that stated the former White House residents were in talks to close a deal with Netflix to provide original series that “highlight inspirational stories.”

“Barack and Michelle Obama are among the world’s most respected and highly-recognized public figures and are uniquely positioned to discover and highlight stories of people who make a difference in their communities and strive to change the world for the better,” said Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer. “We are incredibly proud they have chosen to make Netflix the home for their formidable storytelling abilities.”

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The Times reported that the Obamas had also been courted by Netflix rivals Apple and Amazon, which have been attempting to expand their content offering to compete with the streaming giant.

This is the latest splashy deal for the company which recently signed away mega-producers Ryan Murphy and Shonda Rhimes from their respective homes at Fox and ABC.

It also follows a joint book deal for Barack and Michelle Obama at Penguin Random House, reportedly worth as much as $60 million.

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"I'm Dying Up Here" (Showtime) Sunday, May 6 at 10 p.m.

Showtime
"Sweetbitter" (Starz) Sunday, May 6 at 8:30 p.m.

Starz
"Vida" (Starz) Sunday, May 6 at 8 p.m.

Starz
"Safe" (Netflix) Thursday, May 10

Netflix
"All Night" (Hulu) Friday, May 11

Hulu
"Patrick Melrose" (Showtime) Saturday, May 12 at 9 p.m.

Showtime
"Little Women" (PBS) Sunday, May 13 at 8 p.m.

PBS
"13 Reasons Why" (Netflix) Friday, May 18

Netflix
"Fauda" (Netflix) Thursday, May 24
Netflix
"Picnic at Hanging Rock" (Amazon) Friday, May 25
Amazon
"The Bachelorette" (ABC) Monday, May 28 at 8 p.m.
ABC
"Six" (History) Monday, May 28 at 10 p.m.
History
"100 Code" (WGN America) Tuesday, May 19 at 10 p.m.
WGN America
"America's Got Talent" (NBC) Tuesday, May 29 at 8 p.m.
NBC
"Animal Kingdom" (TNT) Tuesday, May 29 at 9 p.m.
TNT
"Beat Shazam" (Fox) Tuesday, May 29 at 8 p.m.
Fox
"Love Connection" (Fox) Tuesday, May 29 at 9 p.m.
Fox
"Queen Sugar" (OWN) Tuesday, May 29 at 10 p.m.
OWN
"World of Dance" (NBC) Tuesday, May 29 at 10 p.m.
NBC
"American Ninja Warrior" (NBC) Wednesday, May 30 at 8 p.m.
NBC
"MasterChef" (Fox) Wednesday, May 30 at 10 p.m.

Fox
"Reverie" (NBC) Wednesday, May 30 at 10 p.m.

NBC
"Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" (Netflix) Wednesday, May 30

Netflix
"Pose" (FX) Sunday, June 3 at 9 p.m.

FX
"Succession" (HBO) Sunday, June 3 at 10 p.m.

HBO
"Dietland" (AMC) Monday, June 4 at 9 p.m.

AMC
"So You Think You Can Dance" (Fox) Monday, June 4 at 8 p.m.

Fox
"Whose Line Is It Anyway?" (CW) Monday, June 4 at 9 p.m.

CW
"Humans" (AMC) Tuesday, June 5 at 10 p.m.
AMC
"Teachers" (TV Land) Tuesday, June 5 at 10:30 p.m.
TV Land
"Younger" (TV Land) Tuesday, June 5 at 10 p.m.

TV Land
"Condor" (Audience) Wednesday, June 6 at 10 p.m.

Audience Network
"American Woman" (Paramount) Thursday, June 7 at 10 p.m.

Paramount Network
"The Four" (Fox) Thursday, June 7 at 8 p.m.

Fox
"Marvel's Cloak & Dagger" (Freeform) Thursday, June 7 at 8 p.m.

Freeform
"Nashville" (CMT) Thursday, June 7 at 9 p.m.

CMT
"Big Hero 6: The Series" (Disney) Saturday, June 9 at 9 a.m.

Disney
"The $100,000 Pyramid" (ABC) Sunday, June 10 at 9 p.m.

ABC
"Celebrity Family Feud" (ABC) Sunday, June 10 at 8 p.m.
ABC
"Claws" (TNT) Sunday, June 10 at 9 p.m.
TNT
"To Tell the Truth" (ABC) Sunday, June 10 at 10 p.m.

ABC
"The Bold Type" (Freeform) Tuesday, June 12

Freeform
"Gordon Ramsay's 24 Hours to Hell and Back" (Fox) Wednesday, June 13 at 9 p.m.
"Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce" (Bravo) Thursday, June 14 at 10 p.m.

Bravo
"Marlon" (NBC) Thursday, June 14 at 9 p.m.

NBC
"Strange Angel" (CBS All Access) Thursday, June 14

CBS All Access
"Goliath" (Amazon) Friday, June 15

Amazon
"The Affair" (Showtime) Sunday, June 17 at 9 p.m.

Showtime
"Deep State" (Epix) Sunday, June 17 at 9 p.m.
Epix
"Shades of Blue" (NBC) Sunday, June 17 at 10 p.m.
NBC
"Drunk History" (Comedy Central) Tuesday, June 19 at 10 p.m.
Comedy Central
"Yellowstone" (Paramount) Wednesday, June 20 at 9 p.m.
Paramount Network
"Young & Hungry" (Freeform) Wedneday, June 20 at 8 p.m.
Freeform
"Detroiters" (Comedy Central) Thursday, June 21 at 10 p.m.
Comedy Central
"The Gong Show" (ABC) Thursday, June 21 at 8 p.m.
ABC
"Queen of the South" (USA) Thursday, June 21 at 9 p.m.
USA
"Shooter" (USA) Thursday, June 21 at 10 p.m.
USA
"Marvel's Luke Cage" (Netflix) Friday, June 22
Netflix
"Preacher" (AMC) Sunday, June 24 at 10 p.m.
AMC
"Penn & Teller: Fool Us" (CW) Monday, June 25 at 8 p.m.
CW
"GLOW" (Netflix) Friday, June 29
Netflix
"Masters of Illusion" (CW) Friday, June 29 at 8 p.m.

CW
"Power" (Starz) Sunday, July 1 at 9 p.m.

Starz
"Sacred Games" (Netflix) Friday, July 6

Netflix
"Heathers" (Paramount) Tuesday, July 10 at 10 p.m.

Paramount Network
"The Outpost" (CW) Tuesday, July 10 at 8 p.m.

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"Burden of Truth" (CW) Wednesday, July 11 at 8 p.m.

Getty Images
"Harlots" (Hulu) Wednesday, July 11

Hulu
"The HollywoodPuppet Show" (Fuse) Tuesday, July 17 at 10:30 p.m.
Fuse
"Suits" (USA) Wednesday, July 18 at 9 p.m.
USA
"Snowfall" (FX) Thursday, July 19 at 10 p.m.
FX
"Trial & Error: Lady, Killer" (NBC) Thursday, July 19 at 9 p.m.
NBC
"Wynonna Earp" (Syfy) Friday, July 20 at 9 p.m.
Syfy
"Killjoys" (Syfy) Friday, July 20 at 10 p.m.
Syfy
"Outcast" (Cinemax) Friday, July 20 at 10 p.m.
Cinemax
"Castle Rock" (Hulu) Wednesday, July 25
Hulu
"Swedish Dicks" (Pop) Thursday, July 26

Pop TV
"Casual" (Hulu) Tuesday, July 31
Hulu
"The Sinner" (USA) Wednesday, August 1
USA
"Mr. Mercedes" (Audience) Wedneday, August 22 at 10 p.m.
Audience Network
"The Innocents" (Netflix) Friday, August 24
Netflix
"Jack Ryan" (Amazon) Friday, August 31
Amazon

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