After hosting a live hot dog-eating event, Netflix is setting its sights on hot wings.
Bloomberg reports the streamer is in talks to create special live episodes of Sean Evans‘ popular YouTube series Hot Ones, which would make it the latest program to join Netflix’s live programming slate, including WWE and the NFL.
The outlet reports Netflix is currently negotiating with Buzzfeed Inc., which owns the YouTube series. An agreement is expected to be reached this month.
While Hot Ones is not currently streaming on Netflix, the report notes that the streamer is interested in having Evans host live episodes specifically created for Netflix.
Decider reached out to Netflix reps for comment.
Netflix could be tapping into a niche audience with this acquirement. The hit series from First We Feast, which boasts 14 million subscribers, regularly nets millions of views. Every episode featuring a celebrity guest last season reached
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