Netflix taps ESPN’s Elle Duncan to host live events

Netflix is ​​bringing on ESPN host Elle Duncan to become the voice of its growing roster of live events. Duncan, who appeared in Sports Center, College game dayand Countdown to WNBAwill debut on Netflix next year Skyscraper Live broadcast.

During the live broadcast, free solo climber Alex Honnold will attempt the ascent Eleventh in length Building in the world, Taipei 101 in Taiwan. Netflix hasn’t mentioned any other live events Duncan might host as part of its “multi-year” deal with the broadcaster, but by hiring Duncan, Netflix is ​​making clear that the company has big plans for the future of live sports and other events.