Streaming Talent Deals
Apple TV+ inks overall deal with Defending Jacob showrunner
July 19, 2020 | David FarnorApple has inked an overall deal with Defending Jacob showrunner Mark Bomback.
Based on the 2012 New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, Defending Jacob sees a shocking crime rock a small Massachusetts town and one family in … Read More
Idris Elba inks first-look deal with Apple TV+
July 15, 2020 | David FarnorIdris Elba has inked a first-look deal with Apple TV+.
The actor, who is also a producer, director and musician, is best known for his role as Luther in the BBC crime drama and Stringer in HBO’s The Wire, as … Read More
Viola Davis’ JuVee expands first-look deal with Amazon
July 15, 2020 | David FarnorViola Davis and actor/producer Julius Tennon’s JuVee Productions have expanded its exclusive first-look deal with Amazon Studios.
Amazon studios inked the agreement with JuVee back in 2018 and saw the artist-driven, Los Angeles-based production company produce feature films for Amazon … Read More
Annie Weisman inks overall deal with Apple
May 17, 2020 | David FarnorAlmost Family creator Annie Weisman has inked an overall deal with Apple.
Weisman, who has a knack for darkly funny, female-led series, has a wealth of TV shows under her belt, from Desperate Housewives and The Path to About a … Read More
Apple inks first-look deal with Scott Free Productions
May 14, 2020 | David FarnorApple has inked a first-look deal with Scott Free Productions.
Scott Free, which was founded by Ridley Scott and Tony Scott back in 1970, has been behind a number of major films, including Top Gun, Gladiator and The Martian.
Apple inks overall deal with Dickinson’s Alena Smith
May 10, 2020 | David FarnorApple has inked an overall deal with Dickinson creator Alena Smith.
Dickinson is a half-hour comedy series that explores the constraints of society, gender and family from the perspective of rebellious young poet Emily Dickinson. Set in the 19th century, … Read More
Ricky Gervais inks overall deal with Netflix
May 7, 2020 | David FarnorRicky Gervais has inked an overall deal with Netflix.
The comedian, actor, writer and producer has had a long-running relationship with the streamer, which just released a second season of his comedy series After Life. He also recently starred in … Read More
Steven Yeun inks first-look deal with Amazon Studios
April 30, 2020 | David FarnorSteven Yeun has inked a first-look deal with Amazon Studios.
The actor, who is best known for his role as Glenn in The Walking Dead, swiftly became a fan favourite among viewers of the hit AMC horror show. He’s since … Read More
Netflix inks overall deal with Lost in Space showrunner Zack Estrin
March 13, 2020 | David FarnorNetflix has inked an overall deal with Lost in Space showrunner Zack Estrin.
The sci-fi series, which rebooted the classic serial about the Robinson family’s journey to find their way home after being through off course in a dangerous alien … Read More
John Boyega to develop non-English language films with Netflix
March 10, 2020 | David FarnorJohn Boyega’s UpperRoom Productions is partnering with Netflix to develop non-English language films.
The independent production company, founded by the British-Nigerian actor, will develop film projects based on stories, cast, characters, crew, literary properties, mythology, screenplays and/or other elements in … Read More