'Simon Cowell: The Next Act' on Netflix - New Documentary Series Chronicles His Search for the Next Big Boy Band

Published 07/17/2025, 8:30 PM EDT

He is the man whose raised eyebrow could launch a thousand careers, and did. Simon Cowell, the British television baron with a chest full of V-necks and a Rolodex of pop phenomena, is the ruthless genius who birthed global sensations like One Direction and Fifth Harmony. Whether behind a judging panel or behind the scenes, Cowell’s taste has proven chart-worthy. His knack for turning talent into billboard gold is legendary, and just when you thought he was done, he is cueing up the next chorus.

With America’s Got Talent wrapping up its 20th season, Cowell now sets his sights on assembling a fresh boy band blockbuster in Simon Cowell: The Next Act, and everyone will be a witness to it. 

When will Simon Cowell: The Next Act hit your screens?

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Mark your calendars, because the maestro of manufactured stardom is cueing his next spectacle. The upcoming docuseries Simon Cowell: The Next Act is officially slated for release in December 2025, with all six episodes premiering exclusively on Netflix. The platform confirmed the streaming date earlier this week, positioning the series as one of its marquee year-end titles. The six-part production promises an inside look at Cowell’s latest endeavor to engineer the next global boy band, a genre he practically copyrighted.

What is Simon Cowell: The Next Act about?

Simon Cowell: The Next Act will offer viewers a behind-the-curtain view of Cowell’s latest attempt to assemble the next international boy band sensation. Unlike his prior television ventures, where judgment came with buzzers and dramatic pauses, this docuseries trades in confetti for craft. The episodes will document everything, from auditions and training camps to the polished final product, proving once again that Cowell treats harmony not as a gift, but as a blueprint.

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The series, produced under Syco Entertainment, will also spotlight Cowell’s signature methodology: equal parts instinct, skepticism, and steel-plated self-assurance. Alongside the drama of pop creation, audiences can expect cameos from music industry insiders, jawline-heavy contestants, and perhaps the occasional nervous falsetto.

Who will be in Simon Cowell: The Next Act?

Simon Cowell is taking his next ambitious step with Netflix, headlining a six-part docuseries centered on creating one of the most iconic boy bands of this era. Known for sculpting pop juggernauts through The X Factor and Got Talent franchises, Cowell now brings his signature precision and bravado to streaming. While casting remains under wraps and the contestant portal has yet to open, the project teases a new chapter in Cowell’s long-standing reign over mainstream music.

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Although the full lineup is unconfirmed, speculation brews over appearances by Cowell’s longtime judging comrades. With no dramatic buzzers or tearful eliminations, at least not yet, this series trades competition for composition. The streaming giant may have traded in weekly votes for bingeable brilliance, but Cowell’s mission is unchanged: to manufacture one of the most iconic boy bands, yet again.

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Are you going to take your chance and make an entry in Simon Cowell: The Next Act? Let us know in the comments down below!

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Iffat Siddiqui

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Iffat is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. A word wizard, she had the sorting hat smoke at the seams owing to her excellence in everything Hollywood and cinema until it finally declared that she belonged to the Royals, specifically Meghan Markle. Boasting over 300 articles (and counting), each one tastefully infused with the right mix of facts, wit, opinion, and essentially everything to make a perfect pop culture piece, she is the epitome of a trustworthy entertainment journalist.

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