Richard Gadd, the creator of the hit Netflix limited series “Baby Reindeer,” based on real events from the comedian’s life, became a surprise sensation at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards despite the $170 million defamation lawsuit the show is currently facing.

"Baby Reindeer" creator Richard Gadd has inked a first-look deal with Netflix, despite his series prompting a $170 million defamation lawsuit. Netflix boss Ted Sarandos made the announcement at the Royal Television Society conference in London on Tuesday morning in response to a question from journalist Kirsty Wark over the lawsuit,

Richard Gadd, the creator of Baby Reindeer, has been lauded for his inspiring and uplifting acceptance speech after winning at the Emmy Awards. The gifted writer bagged the award for Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series at the Emmys,