Netflix has announced a new documentary on former comedian and actor Russell Brand, releasing it on its streaming platform just days after the entertainer was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assault.
The film, titled Russell Brand: Open Secret, is directed by Olivia Isaacs and produced by 72 Films, a Fremantle‑owned production company best known for its documentary Jimmy Savile: A British Horror Story.
Brand’s sentencing followed a high‑profile trial in which he was found guilty of multiple counts of rape and sexual assault. The documentary is set to explore the comedian’s career and the controversies that have surrounded him.
72 Films, which has a track record of producing investigative documentaries for Netflix, is bringing its expertise to the new project, aiming to provide a comprehensive look at Brand’s public persona and the allegations against him.
Netflix, the global streaming service, continues to expand its slate of documentary content, adding this new film to its growing portfolio of true‑story programming.
<small>Source: Variety — read the original story there.</small>
