Netflix continues to make its want listing for its Christmas NFL extravaganza.
The streaming service juggernaut is focusing on ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes for a job in its studio present for the Christmas Day doubleheader, The Submit has realized.
Whereas a deal hasn’t been finalized, a supply mentioned ESPN would give Kimes the community’s blessing if it’s one thing that she in the end needs to do.
Spokespeople for ESPN and Netflix declined to remark to The Submit.
Along with a lot of different roles for the community, Kimes is an analyst on ESPN’s widespread “NFL Live” program.
Netflix has gotten a lucky draw for its doubleheader, as Chiefs vs. Steelers options two of the highest three seeds within the AFC, whereas Ravens vs. Texans is a sport with two groups that may additionally make the playoffs if the season ended at this time.
With the Chiefs, there’s the star energy with Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and coach Andy Reid as two-time defending Tremendous Bowl champions, plus the added potential of the Taylor Swift issue.
The Submit beforehand reported that Netflix is focusing on Kay Adams to host studio protection of the doubleheader.
The Submit additionally broke the information that Netflix focused Tom Brady to be the colour commentator for one of many video games, however the request was blocked by Fox Sports activities.
Netflix then set its sights on Ian Eagle, Noah Eagle, Greg Olsen and Nate Burleson.
The Athletic’s Andrew Marchand reported that offers with these 4 announcers received finalized and that former Texans star and present CBS Sports activities studio analyst J.J. Watt may even be a coloration commentator for one of many video games.
CBS is producing the video games for Netflix.
