LOS ANGELES, California - A Netflix employee revealed that the production company's controversial Dave Chapelle special called, 'The Closer' cost Netflix $24.1 million, and in a decisive move, Netflix announced Friday that the employee who disclosed the information was terminated.
According to The New York Post, Netflix released a statement saying, the former employee shared “confidential, commercially sensitive information outside the company.”
Netflix went on to explain that a review of its internal access logs directed them to a worker who eventually “admitted that they downloaded and shared sensitive company information externally.”
The company's statement said, “We understand this employee may have been motivated by disappointment and hurt with Netflix, but maintaining a culture of trust and transparency is core to our company.”
The information the employee revealed was referenced in a Bloomberg news article that touched on Netflix's alleged $24.1 million payment to Chapelle for 'The Closer,' and pointed out how much lower the cost for Chapelle's 2019 special was in comparison.
'The Closer' initially aired October 1 and garnered criticism for the star's remarks about the transgender community.
Media watchdog group GLAAD said the special included “anti-LGBTQ content” that violated Netflix’s policy to reject programs that incite hate or violence.
Netflix representatives reportedly denied GLAAD's statement and defended the special. An internal memo to Netflix managers, created by the company's co-CEO Ted Sarandos, said the show doesn’t cross “the line on hate” and will remain on the streaming service.
Despite this, even some Netflix employees are expressing their dissatisfaction with the production company's decision to air the special.
On Monday, a post on a public Netflix Slack channel reportedly stated, “Our leadership has shown us that they do not uphold the values for which we are held.”
Netflix currently hasabout 209 millionglobal paid memberships, an increase of more than 16 million subscribers from the same time period last year.
FAQs
According to leaked documents obtained by Bloomberg News, Netflix paid $24.1 million for The Closer.
How much did Netflix pay Dave? ›
That same month he announced a $60 million deal with streaming giant, Netflix, to release three Stand-Up specials, this payday was the one of the biggest deals negotiated by a comedian ever.
How much is Dave Chapelle worth? ›
Dave Chappelle is an American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and producer who has a net worth of $60 million. Over the years Dave has appeared in dozens of films and TV shows, but he is most well-known for his standup specials. His Netflix standup specials in particular are the source of the majority of Dave's fortune.
How much did Dave get paid for Chappelle show? ›
“Chappelle's Show,” which had been broadcast on Comedy Central from 2003 to 2006, lasted for two full seasons before Chappelle, the show's star and creator, walked away from it, sparking questions about how he could have abandoned what could have amounted to a $50 million deal.
How did Brenda leave the show The Closer? ›
In the end of The Closer, due to her efforts to capture Phillip Stroh leading her to assault him, Brenda, knowing she will lose her job, leaves the LAPD and gets a new job as Chief at the District Attorney's Office's Bureau of Investigation.
Did Kyra Sedgwick quit The Closer? ›
After season six, the show was ad-supported cable's top series of all time. Even though it was still a red-hot series that could have gone on for years, it wound up lasting for just one more season. This was due to Kyra Sedgwick deciding to walk away from the show while it was still must-see television.
What is the most paid on Netflix? ›
So who is the highest-earning Netflix star? Henry Cavill!
What show did Netflix pay the most? ›
"Stranger Things" was by far the most expensive Netflix original series as of May 2022, with estimated production costs of around 30 million U.S. dollars per episode. "The Crown" and "The Get Down" rounded out the top three at 13 million and 11 million U.S. dollars, respectively.
Who does Netflix pay the most? ›
The highest paying jobs at Netflix are engineering manager, senior software engineer, senior engineer, and content director. Engineering manager jobs at Netflix earn an average yearly salary of $206,840, Netflix senior software engineer jobs average $181,690, and Netflix senior engineer jobs average $167,093.
Who is the richest comedian in the world? ›
With net worth of $600 million Matt Stone, ranking 3rd, co-created "South Park" and amassed more wealth than his series co-visionary, Trey Parker. And topping the list at number 1 is Jerry Seinfeld with a staggering net worth of $950 million.
1. Jerry Seinfeld – $950 million. Nobody knew that it was possible to make so much money as a stand-up comedian until Jerry Seinfeld did. Not only is he the richest comedian in the world, but he is also quite possibly the funniest.
Why is Jerry Seinfeld so rich? ›
The vast majority of Jerry's wealth comes from the iconic '90s sitcom Seinfeld, both the millions he made while the show was on the air and the millions he made thanks to a lucrative syndication deal that just keeps on delivering.
How much does Netflix pay comedians? ›
In recent months Netflix has started licensing new specials from some comedians for two years for about $200,000, rather than buying them outright, which is more expensive, the people said. Previously, many comics received a lump-sum payment—often as much as $1 million—that helped pay for production costs.
Does Dave Chappelle have a wife? ›
Is Dave Chappelle currently married? ›
What show did Netflix pay the most for? ›
"Stranger Things" was by far the most expensive Netflix original series as of May 2022, with estimated production costs of around 30 million U.S. dollars per episode. "The Crown" and "The Get Down" rounded out the top three at 13 million and 11 million U.S. dollars, respectively.
How much did Chappelle get paid for The Closer? ›
The information the employee revealed was referenced in a Bloomberg news article that touched on Netflix's alleged $24.1 million payment to Chapelle for 'The Closer,' and pointed out how much lower the cost for Chapelle's 2019 special was in comparison.
Why was Brenda sued on The Closer? ›
I have a bone to pick with the writers of “The Closer.” Why are they trying to ruin Brenda? Back during the TNT series' summer run, our favorite deputy chief was mired in legal trouble. The family of Terrell Baylor, a former suspect, was suing her for the role she played in his death.
What did Netflix pay the most for? ›
15 TV Shows That Cost Netflix A TON Of Money
- Dave Chappelle - $60 Million For Two Standup Specials. ...
- Marco Polo - $90 Million A Season. ...
- Sense8 - $108 Million A Season. ...
- Friends - $118 Million For the Series. ...
- The Get Down - $120 Million For the (two part) First Season. ...
- The Crown - $130 Million (Exact Terms Unknown)
