Katy Perry in talks over book and docuseries about Brand marriage

Summarised from 4 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 8 Nov, 11:47 · Archive

Katy Perry is reportedly in active discussions with Netflix and Hulu about a book and documentary series revealing details of her marriage to Russell Brand, who was convicted of rape and sexual assault on Thursday.

Katy Perry is reportedly in 'active discussions' with streaming platforms including Netflix and Hulu about a book and documentary series on her marriage to Russell Brand, who was convicted of rape and sexual assault on Thursday at Southwark Crown Court.

Sources close to the pop star told the Mail on Sunday that she had been waiting for the outcome of Brand's trial before agreeing to any contracts. An insider said: 'Katy has received multiple offers over the years to tell her story but would not consider anything until after the trial. She has a lot to say.'

The source added that Perry is 'considering a Netflix-type series and an autobiography' and that 'there is a lot about that marriage which people don't know. It was a very dark period in her life.' Perry and Brand were married for 14 months after tying the knot in India. Brand famously ended the relationship by text in December 2011, a moment later captured in Perry's Part of Me concert documentary.

Perry has said little publicly about the marriage until now. In a 2013 Vogue interview, she described Brand as 'very controlling' and said she found it 'really hurtful' to see his reaction to her being in charge on her world tour. During her Out of Office UK tour in July this year, Perry told fans: 'I hope my ex isn't here, he should be in jail.'

Brand, 51, faced charges of rape, sexual assault and attempted indecent assault against six women. He was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault. He is due to be sentenced on Monday. Inmates at Wandsworth Prison, where Brand is being held, have reportedly been banned from speaking to him while he awaits sentencing.

How it is being reported

• Moment Russell Brand flashes card saying 'obey' to Katy Perry on Oscars red carpet after she disagrees with him - as she prepares to 'reveal secrets about her "dark marriage" to convicted rapist'The convicted rapist and his pop star wife were interviewed by a GMTV reporter about the event.Daily Mail · 8 Nov, 11:30
• Katy Perry to ‘tell all about dark marriage to Russell Brand in book and documentary’The singer's team has reportedly been in talks with Netflix and Hulu.Metro · 8 Nov, 11:15
• Katy Perry 'in talks to reveal Russell Brand marriage secrets' after guilty verdictKaty Perry is reportedly in 'active discussions' to share her perspective on her marriage to Russell Brand in a Netflix documentary series and autobiography.Daily Express · 8 Nov, 06:11
• Katy Perry to share 'dark' details on marriage to Russell Brand in tell-all bookReports suggest that Ms Perry, who has not yet commented on her ex-husband's conviction, is in conversation with streaming giants Netflix and Hulu over a potential dealThe Mirror · 8 Nov, 05:35
• Katy Perry will 'reveal secrets about her "dark marriage" to convicted rapist Russell Brand in a new book and docuseries'She has yet to comment on his conviction for rape and sexual assault, but the Mail on Sunday has learned that the pop singer is planning to tell all about her 'dark marriage' in a book and docuseries.Daily Mail · 8 Nov, 00:32

In this story: Katy Perry · Russell Brand · Netflix · Hulu · Southwark Crown Court

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