Here’s some big news if you’re into awards season. The annual SAG Awards is set to be streamed live on Netflix from next year in a multi-year deal between the organisation and the streamer.
According to an official press release, this year’s 29th Annual SAG awards are scheduled to be broadcast online on Netflix’s YouTube channel on Sunday, February 26th.
SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland said: “We are thrilled to embark on this exciting new partnership with Netflix and we look forward to expanding the global audience for our show. As the only televised awards program exclusively honoring the performances of actors, whose work is admired by millions of fans, the SAG Awards are a unique and cherished part of the entertainment universe.”
Netflix Head of Global TV Bela Bajaria said: “The SAG Awards are beloved by the creative community and viewers alike, and now even more fans around the world will be able to celebrate these talented actors. As we begin to explore live streaming on Netflix, we look forward to partnering with SAG-AFTRA to elevate and expand this special ceremony as a global live event in 2024 and the years to come.”
