Starz has announced that Ava DuVernay is developing an untitled romantic drama, which she will executive produce alongside co-stars Lauren Ridloff and Joshua Jackson.
The series will follow two polar opposites intertwined in a love affair that turns their worlds – and the worlds of everyone around them – upside down. The half-hour drama will chronicle what it takes to fall and stay in love with a rebellious radical. One person is ambitious and the other is restless. One is willing to commit, while the other is discussing the merits of relationships. One is black and the other is white. One is deaf and the other is not. Although they are very different, they are emotionally and physically attracted to each other despite personal expectations and general assumptions. Their attraction severely disrupts notions of race, gender, class, physical ability, and normative culture, and elevates them to true love that transcends difference.
The news was announced at the opening of the #Take_Stars Summit on Alliance and Representation.
“There is nothing quite like this series on TV and we are thrilled to be in development with Ava, a diversity pioneer and unparalleled champion,” said Kathryn Busby, Head of Original Programs at Starz. Lauren is a true inspiration, and in collaboration with Joshua, a illustrious veteran actor, we will They bring their incredible talents to this project – in front of and behind the camera. This series exemplifies our mission #TakeTheLead, and we couldn’t be prouder.”
“On behalf of my production partner Paul Garnes and everyone at Array Filmworks, I am thrilled to develop this passionate project with Lauren, Josh and Kat,” DuVernay said. “Starz and Warner Bros. Television have made a bold production commitment to explore three seasons immediately, and we’re fast-paced and ready to begin what I hope will be a beautiful journey for all involved.”
DuVernay will oversee writing for the series through her own distribution company, Array, and her overall deal with Warner Bros. Television. Array Filmworks and Warner Bros. will Television is producing the project for Starz. Senior Vice President of Original Programming Kathryn Teos will oversee Adair on behalf of STARZ.
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