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Feb 8th, 2026

Producer Behind Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik’s Netflix Series Clears the Air for Fans

NETFLIX JUNKIE – The global phenomenon known as One Direction left an indelible mark on music history before the members embarked on their separate journeys. A new chapter is unfolding as two former bandmates, Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik, reunite for a vulnerable and unscripted trek across the American heartland.

The legacy of the world’s biggest boy band has faced both soaring highs and devastating lows since their hiatus began nearly a decade ago. Fans have long awaited a moment of reconciliation between the members who once shared every stage and spotlight together. This upcoming project marks a significant shift as the producer behind the untitled series cleared that it is not about the band.

The upcoming documentary series provides a deeply personal look at a friendship being rebuilt in real time.

According to Deadline, Campfire Studios is currently developing a poignant three-part docuseries that centers on the unexpected reunion of Louis Tomlinson and Zayn Malik. Ross Dinerstein said the upcoming docuseries is not about the One Direction Band.

“It is not a One Direction show; it is a show about Louis and Zayn, formerly of One Direction, who are reconnecting via a road trip,” Ross Dinerstein said to Deadline.

This new production, directed by Nicola Marsh, moves away from the glitz of the stage to focus on the quiet moments between two old friends. The narrative follows the duo as they travel across the United States, providing them with a space to reflect on their lives and careers.

“These two guys who have lost touch because life happens, are reconnecting as they’re experiencing America”, Ross Dinerstein said to Deadline. A central and somber theme of the series involves the pair discussing the tragic passing of their late bandmate, Liam Payne. It does not include other band members as of now.

This emotional narrative is part of a larger trend of storytelling from the production company, Campfire Studios known for its gripping and investigative content.

Campfire Studios has positioned itself at the absolute forefront of the recent surge in true-crime and investigative documentaries. Among their most prominent releases is Unknown Number: The High School Catfish, which explores a disturbing cyberbullying case that shocked a small community.

They also produced My Father, The BTK K—–, a gripping documentary featuring the first-hand perspective of Kerri Rawson as she grapples with her father’s monstrous double life.

These films join the massive hit The Menendez Brothers, which gave the convicted siblings a platform to speak from prison, and American Murder: Laci Peterson, a definitive three-part look at the 2002 disappearance that gripped the world. The dramatic pivot from bone-chilling crime investigations to the vulnerable atmosphere of an emotional road trip marks a bold evolution for the studio.

Oct 3rd, 2025

Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson Team Up for 3-Part U.S. Road Trip Documentary That Promises ‘Reconnection’ and ‘Laughter’

PEOPLE – The former One Direction singers will open up about life, love, loss and fatherhood
Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson have a whole lot of One Direction history — and now, they’re teaming up for a new project!

The British singers announced on Thursday, Oct. 2 that they’ll join forces for a new three-part Netflix series that will see the pair “embark on a road trip across America in a spontaneous adventure of reconnection, exploration and a lot of laughter,” according to a press release.

The release says that the project — directed by Nicola Marsh, and produced by Campfire Studios — will see the musicians “opening up about life, love, loss and fatherhood.”

The series does not yet have a release date.

Malik, 32, and Tomlinson, 33, first met as members of One Direction on The X Factor in 2010, where they were grouped together alongside Harry Styles, Niall Horan and the late Liam Payne. The two were bandmates until Malik’s departure from One Direction in 2015.

Shortly after, Malik and Tomlinson got into a heated exchange on X, though they appear to have since mended fences.

The pair — who have been spotted hanging out together in recent weeks in photos shared by fans to social media — joined Styles, 31, and Horan, 32, at Payne’s funeral in November, and in January, Tomlinson attended Malik’s Stairway to the Sky Tour stop in Los Angeles.

“Tonight is kind of special. An old friend of mine is here supporting me tonight,” Malik said from the stage. “He’s sitting somewhere here. I don’t want to give his location away, but Louis is here tonight.”

Tomlinson previously said in 2017 that his late mother Johannah Deakin wanted him to reconcile with his former bandmate.

“My mum said, ‘You’ve got to get back in contact with Zayn. Life’s too f—ing short,'” he told The Sun, noting that Malik was “just a little misunderstood.” “We really care about each other. I could always break the rules a little bit with Zayn… it was that brotherly love. We will always have that love for each other.”

He was asked in 2022 on The Zach Sang Show if the two were still friends, and hinted that a reconciliation could be in the cards.

“When you asked me a similar question [last time].. I believe I said I don’t think I’m mature enough to get over what’s frustrated me in that relationship. I don’t know if I’m mature enough now, but I’m definitely closer to being over all that. There’s been numerous times over the last couple of years where I’ve thought about him and hoped he’s alright. I’ve tried to get in touch with him, but it’s hard… I definitely wish him well.”

He added, “I think in time. I think we just have to bump into each other ‘cause neither of us have each other’s number. I suppose maybe social media might be the way.”

Malik released his fourth album Room Under the Stairs in May 2024, and will kick off his first-ever Las Vegas residency in January. Tomlinson, meanwhile, recently announced that his third album How Did I Get Here? is set for release on Jan. 23, and he will support the record with a world tour.