Following the success of its Quarterback series, Netflix is looking at receivers for its next NFL Films project. The aptly named Receiver will follow five of the best receivers in football — Davante Adams, Justin Jefferson, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Deebo Samuel, and George Kittle — on and off the field.
The show is a joint production between NFL Films, Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions, and Patrick Mahomes’ 2PM Productions.
“We are excited to be working again with Netflix and NFL Films to give fans unprecedented access to what it’s like to play receiver at the highest level,” said Manning. “As we did with Quarterback, we look forward to telling the stories of five incredible receivers, each with their unique personality, skillset, and motivation for what drives them to be the best.”
Season two of Quarterback was originally announced, with Patrick Mahomes, Kirk Cousins, Matthew Stafford, and Marcus Mariota among the participants slated to appear. Some like Sports Radio 610’s Sean Pendergast questioned Mariota and Cousins’ inclusion, calling them uninteresting. However, as more top QBs declined to be on the show, the producers pivoted and got buy-in from some of the very best receivers in football.
“We were thrilled last summer to see audiences all over the world diving into the lives of NFL quarterbacks,” said Joe Zucco, NFL Films Supervising Producer. “We believe the extraordinary skills, dedication and passion of the NFL’s great wide receivers – and one tight end – will make a perfect follow-up.”
Receiver is set to release this summer with no official release date.
