“Insecure” star and comedian Yvonne Orji has signed a two-year first-look agreement with Sony Pictures Television, an American television production and distribution company.
The agreement states that the acclaimed actress and comedian will exclusively develop written drama and comedy shows for cable and streaming for Sony Pictures.
Lauren Stein, EVP of Drama Development, at Sony Pictures Television said, “Yvonne is incredibly talented, vibrant, and authentic, and we are thrilled to announce this new deal with her. She has this gravitational pull and unique perspective, and we are excited to start exploring the types of stories she wants to tell.”
On the partnership Yvonne Orji said, “I’m so excited to be partnering with Sony. From the first meeting with Katherine Pope and the rest of her amazing executive team, I knew this was the right home for me. They got my vision immediately and were genuinely enthusiastic about the stories I wanted to tell that bridge the diaspora.”
See her celebratory post below:
