Christopher Guest’s film “Mascots” has been acquired by Netflix for a 2016 release.
The mockumentary will feature “all the drama, intrigue, and occasional excitement of the 8th World Mascot Association Championships, where a group of ‘unusual’ men and women, with big heads and furry suits, compete to win the prestigious Gold Fluffy Award and be crowned best mascot in the world.”
“Mascots” is the first film directed by Guest since 2006’s “For Your Consideration.” His 2013 series “Family Tree,” starring Chris O’Dowd, ran for one season on HBO in 2013.
Netflix previously announced the premiere date for Cary Fukunaga’s “Beasts of No Nation,” which will debut on the streaming service and in 19 Landmark markets on Oct. 16.
The deal was brokered by UTA Independent Film Group. Guest is repped by UTA.