Yvonne Orji Inks First-Look Deal With Sony Pictures Television
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Insecure alumna Yvonne Orji has signed a two-year first-look deal with Sony Pictures Television.
Under the pact, the Emmy-nominated actress, comedian, writer, author and producer will develop scripted drama and comedy series for cable and streaming.
There is a possibility for her to star in any of the projects she develops for the studio. “Yvonne is incredibly talented, vibrant, and authentic, and we are thrilled to announce this new deal with her,” said Lauren Stein, EVP of Drama Development, Sony Pictures Television. “She has this gravitational pull and unique perspective, and we are excited to start exploring the types of stories she wants to tell.” Orji is best known for her Emmy-nominated role as Molly in Insecure, which ran for five seasons on HBO.
She can next be seen in the Lionsgate horror-comedy, The Blackening, as well as reprising her role in the 20th Century feature Vacation Friends 2, the upcoming sequel to the original feature Vacation Friends, which became Hulu’s most watched original film in its opening weekend.
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