British multi-hyphenate Maya Jama has signed a Netflix deal with a number of new projects in the works, Variety can exclusively reveal.
\n\nThe news follows Jama’s announcement on Sunday night that she has exited her “Love Island U.K.” hosting gig after nine seasons. “I’ve always believed that to truly grow, you have to take a leap every now and then, and now is my time to throw myself into something new,” she wrote on Instagram.
\n\nThe pact marks an exciting new chapter in Jama’s relationship with Netflix after she made her acting debut in “The Gentlemen” Season 2 earlier this year. Jama played Aisha, a business acquaintance of Kaya Scodelario’s Susie, and will be returning to the role next season. Jama also recently competed on “The Celebrity Traitors,” which broke ratings records for the BBC.
\n\nAs for Jama’s upcoming projects, details are being kept under wraps for now.
\n\n“Maya is fabulous,” Anne Mensah, Netflix’s vice president of U.K. content, said in a statement to Variety. “She has an infectious energy and an ability to captivate audiences. We adored working with her on ‘The Gentlemen,’ and we’re absolutely delighted for her to be an even bigger part of the Netflix family.”
Original source: https://variety.com/v/tv/