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Issa Rae Inks Three-Year First-Look Deal With Paramount

Hoorae will develop projects in partnership with the studio’s senior creative team across formats.

Overview

  • The agreement gives Paramount priority on Rae-led film and television projects for three years starting this month.
  • Rae will collaborate with Dana Goldberg, Josh Greenstein, Matt Thunell, and Don Granger on development and production.
  • Paramount executives praised Rae as a distinctive creative force with a track record of fresh, deeply human storytelling.
  • The pact extends Paramount’s recent push to secure established creators, following deals with the Duffer Brothers and Will Smith.
  • Known for HBO’s Insecure and Hoorae titles including A Black Lady Sketch Show and Rap Sh!t, Rae is shifting her producing base to Paramount after a decade with HBO and Warner Bros. Discovery.