SInstagram/Simon Cowellimon Cowell, the 65-year-old music industry veteran known for creating hit shows like The X Factor and America’s Got Talent, is teaming up with Netflix for a new docuseries titled Simon Cowell: The Next Act, set to premiere in December 2025. According to the show's description, Cowell is once again on a mission to discover the world’s next chart-topping boy band. The series will follow his journey from open auditions to the release of the band’s first single, offering viewers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at every step of the process.

The show highlights Cowell’s legacy as a talent scout who’s been instrumental in launching global pop sensations such as One Direction, Fifth Harmony, and Little Mix. With The Next Act, fans will get a deeper, more personal insight into his methods, business mindset, and instinct for finding future stars.

The docuseries also reflects on Cowell’s long-standing career as a judge on numerous talent competitions, including Pop Idol, American Idol, Britain’s Got Talent, and The X Factor—shows where he became widely known for his blunt critiques and sharp commentary. Produced by Syco Entertainment, the company Cowell founded, the series revisits his impressive track record of shaping successful pop groups like Westlife, PrettyMuch, and CNCO. Now, he’s setting his sights on forming the next big sensation. Will he strike gold again? Viewers will soon find out.