‘Transplant’ creator Joseph Kay reportedly signs exclusive overall deal with Netflix

Joseph Kay, creator and showrunner of the medical drama Transplant, has signed an exclusive overall deal with Netflix, The Hollywood Reporter reported. Under the agreement, Kay will develop and write new TV series for Netflix in Canada, starting with an untitled family drama.

Kay has already worked on Netflix projects. The Hollywood Reporter identifies him as a consulting producer on season 2 of North of North and a co-executive producer of an adaptation of Carley Fortune’s novel This Summer Will Be Different, which the outlet described as upcoming.

In statements relayed by The Hollywood Reporter, Kay said, “I am beyond grateful and thrilled to partner with this incredible company.” Netflix Canada content directors Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury said they were thrilled to expand their working relationship with him. The report gives no release date for the family drama.