Joe Otterson TV ReporterYvonne Orji is developing a semi-autobiographical comedy series at Disney Plus that boasts David Oyelowo and Oprah Winfrey among its executive producers, Variety has learned.Titled “First Gen,” the half-hour show is based on Orji’s personal experiences growing up as a Nigerian immigrant in America.
As a child, she’s caught between trying to honor her parents and culture while simultaneously trying to assimilate to American life.Orji will write and executive produce the project, which will mark her first scripted series writing credit.
Oyelowo will executive produce under his Yoruba Saxon Productions banner, with Winfrey and Carla Gardini executive producing for Harpo Films.
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