Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has claimed that some Hollywood A-listers don't want the streaming giant making movies.
He said that Netflix's recent plans to create more original movies have faced an "uneven" reaction in the industry, although some stars are "excited" about the prospect of working with Netflix.
"Some talent is willing to work with it if we pay them enough. Other talent does not want to be on the cutting edge, say like Kevin Spacey and David Fincher were with Netflix and House of Cards," Hastings explained (via SNAP.PA).
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Hastings also insisted that Netflix doesn't want to "kill" cinema.
"We're not anti-theatre. We just want things to come out at the same time. The theatres – at least the big theatres like Regal and AMC – refuse to share with us. They refuse to give options to the customer," he outlined.
"Our motivation is to see innovation and growth in the movie market. It's not to kill the theatre. Like many of you, we go to the theatres. We enjoy it."
Netflix is currently negotiating a deal for Martin Scorsese's gangster movie The Irishman, starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino.
The streaming giant recently picked up its first Oscar after White Helmets won Best Short Documentary at this year's ceremony, and Hastings hopes that further awards success might change the minds of those who don't want to work with them.
Earlier today (March 17), it was revealed that Netflix is ditching its 5 star rating system for a simpler thumbs up or thumbs down choice.
