Barack and Michelle Obama sign deal to make TV and films for Netflix

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are set to produce films and TV shows with Netflix.

Netflix revealed on social media that the pair have “entered into a multi-year agreement to produce films and series".

It said it would potentially include scripted series, documentaries and features.

According to CNN, the first Obama produced series could be rolled out in 2019. In some of the series, the former US president and first lady will feature as hosts or moderators.

In a statement, Mr Obama said: “Michelle and I are so excited to partner with Netflix – we hope to cultivate and curate the talented, inspiring, creative voices who are able to promote greater empathy and understanding between peoples, and share them with the entire world.”

The shows produced by the Obamas will be available across Netflix's 190 countries.

Ms Obama said: “Netflix’s unparalleled service is a natural fit for the kinds of stories we want to share, and we look forward to starting this exciting new partnership.”

Last year the couple signed book deals with Penguin Random House worth more than $60 million (£44.6 million). It’s said to be a record sum for US presidential memoirs.

It is unclear how much the Obamas have been paid for the Netflix deal.