AMC Ramps Up True Crime Programming With Slew Of Talent Deals
deadline.comPeter White Television EditorAMC Networks is doubling down on true crime documentaries and series by striking a raft of talent deals with podcasters and late-night correspondents.The company has struck deals with Mona Chalabi, data expert on Netflix’s The Fix, Full Frontal with Samantha Bee correspondent Naomi Ekperigin, Cameron Esposito, host of the Queery podcast, and The Daily Show alumnus Jena Friedman.AMC said it was working on a talent-driven approach to true crime programming.It is also working with The Circus producer Left/Right and RuPaul’s Drag Race producer World of Wonder to develop projects.
Mona Chalabi has written for The New Yorker and The New York Times as well as TV series including the BBC’s The Frankie Boyle Show and Nat.
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