7 months ago
Issa Rae Signs Paramount Film & TV Deal
Issa Rae, who created and starred in the TV show Insecure, has signed a big deal with Paramount.
This deal means she will make movies and TV shows with Paramount for the next three years.
She is excited to work with them to tell stories that represent different communities.
Issa has her own company called Hoorae, which also makes shows and movies.
Some of her recent work includes movies like American Fiction and Barbie.
Paramount is happy to work with her because they think she is a great storyteller.
Issa Rae signs a three-year first-look film and TV production deal with Paramount.
The deal starts this month and involves collaboration with key Paramount executives.
Rae aims to tell stories for and by diverse communities supported her work.
She is the creator of HBO’s Insecure and founder of media company Hoorae.
Recent feature credits include American Fiction, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and Barbie.
- Who
- Issa Rae
- What
- Signed a three-year first-look film and TV production deal with Paramount
- Where
- Paramount
- When
- This month
- Why
- To tell stories for and by diverse communities
Key facts
- Person
- Issa Rae
- Company
- Paramount
- Deal Duration
- 3 years
- Start Date
- This month
- Key Projects
- Insecure, Hoorae, American Fiction, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Barbie
- Collaborators
- Dana Goldberg, Josh Greenstein, Matt Thunell, Don Granger
- Media Company
- Hoorae
Quotes
Issa Rae
Writer, producer, and actor known for HBO’s Insecure and founder of media company Hoorae
“I’m so looking forward to starting this next chapter with the incredible team at Paramount to tell stories for and by the diverse communities that have supported my work over the years.”
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Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein
Co-chairs of Paramount Pictures
“Issa is a true creative force whose work consistently feels fresh, funny, and deeply human. She epitomizes the kind of exceptional artist we’re proud to partner with across film and TV to break new ground in elevated storytelling.”
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