Westbrook Inc. is an American multimedia and entertainment company founded by actor Will Smith and his wife, actress Jada Pinkett Smith. The company was founded in 2019, to create and distribute media content.[5] As of 2022, the company is headquartered in Calabasas, California.[6]
History
In August 2021, the company signed a first-look deal with National Geographic to produce unscripted projects in the areas of adventure, exploration, travel, and science. Projects resulting from this deal include Welcome to Earth (2021) and Pole to Pole (2026).[7]
In November 2021 Westbrook premiered its debut film, King Richard, which garnered six nominations at the 94th Academy Awards (including Best Picture, a first for Westbrook) and four nominations at the 79th Golden Globe Awards, including "Best Motion Picture – Drama," and won "Best Actor - Motion Picture Drama" for Smith.[8]