Leonardo DiCaprio is relying on Netflix to forward his environmental agenda.
THR reported that the 40-year-old actor, who teamed up with the streaming service for "Virunga," the Oscar nominated gorilla documentary, is producing, via his company Appian Way, several more "environmentally themed" documentaries which will premiere exclusively on Netflix.
DiCaprio "will serve as producer or executive producer for all projects launched through the partnership," according to the Hollywood Reporter.
"Working with Netflix on 'Virunga' has sparked a shared vision about projects that we want to develop and bring to viewers," DiCaprio said in a statement. "There's never been a more critical time for our planet or more of a need for gifted storytellers to help us all make sense of the issues we face. Through this partnership with Netflix, I hope to give documentary filmmakers doing urgent and important work the chance to have their films seen immediately by audiences all around the world."
"This partnership is a natural extension of our incredible relationship with Leo on 'Virunga,'" echoed Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. "We look forward to building on our shared success with more thought-provoking, high-quality documentaries and docu-series."
DiCaprio, speaking at the United Nations Climate Summit in September, addressed the world's environmental perils, specifically global warming, saying that if nothing is done about climate change "we will surely perish."
"This is not a partisan debate; it is a human one. Clean air and water, and a livable climate are inalienable human rights," the "Wolf of Wall Street" star said. "And solving this crisis is not a question of politics. It is our moral obligation - if, admittedly, a daunting one."
He added, "We only get one planet. Humankind must become accountable on a massive scale for the wanton destruction of our collective home. Protecting our future on this planet depends on the conscious evolution of our species."
PHOTO: Leonardo DiCaprio speaks at the United Nations Climate Summit on September 23, 2014 in New York City.
CREDIT: Getty Images - Andrew Burton.