Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Salli Richardson-Whitfield Extends HBO Deal for Two Years
Salli Richardson-Whitfield, a talented director and producer, is staying with HBO!
She's signed a new deal that will keep her working on exciting shows for HBO and HBO Max for two more years.
She's made history as the first Black woman nominated for an Emmy for directing a drama series, specifically for 'Winning Time'.
She also worked on 'The Gilded Age' and is involved in a new show called 'Task'.
Before directing, she was an actress, and her journey to directing was inspired by Ava DuVernay.
Salli Richardson-Whitfield signed a two-year extension with HBO.
She will continue executive producing content for HBO and HBO Max.
Richardson-Whitfield was the first Black woman nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for 'Winning Time'.
She was an executive producer and director on 'The Gilded Age' and the upcoming 'Task'.
Richardson-Whitfield transitioned from acting to directing, inspired by Ava DuVernay.
- Who
- Salli Richardson-Whitfield
- What
- Salli Richardson-Whitfield extended her deal with HBO.
- When
- The extension is for two years.
- Where
- HBO and HBO Max.
- Why
- To continue producing content for HBO and HBO Max.
- Deal
- Two-year extension
- Network
- HBO
- Role
- Executive Producer
- Shows Worked On
- 'Winning Time', 'The Gilded Age', 'Task'
- First Black Woman
- Nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series