As the House of Mouse-owned ESPN Films is currently developing a documentary series focused on the San Francisco 49ers quarterback turned civil-rights activist, Colin Kaepernick has signed a first-look deal with Disney via his Ra Vision Media banner, according to Variety.
“I look forward to sharing the docuseries on my life story, in addition to many other culturally impactful projects we are developing.”
ESPN’s The Undefeated is looking to partner with the 32-year-old activist to “elevate important stories of lives too often unseen and to deliver them to a vast audience across The Walt Disney Company,” according to Kevin Merida, senior vice president and editor-in-chief.
“I am excited to announce this historic partnership with Disney across all of its platforms to elevate Black and Brown directors, creators, storytellers, and producers, and to inspire the youth with compelling and authentic perspectives,” Kaepernick said in a prepared statement.