Etan Frankel<\/a> has signed a first-look producing deal with Fox Entertainment Studios. <\/p>\n\n\tUnder the pact, Frankel \u2014 whose credits include \u201cShameless\u201d and \u201cFriday Night Lights\u201d \u2014 will develop and produce scripted series across genres. Per a press release, he\u2019ll work closely with Fox leadership to \u201cdevelop a strategic slate of scripted projects aligned with the studio\u2019s creative priorities, including premium drama, elevated genre storytelling, and distinctive, creator-driven series with global appeal.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cEtan is an exceptional storyteller with a rare ability to blend emotional depth, sharp perspective, and commercial appeal,\u201d said\u00a0Hannah Pillemer, head of scripted at Fox Entertainment Studios. \u201cHe has built an impressive body of work across platforms and genres, and his voice, taste, and leadership make him an ideal partner as we continue to expand our premium scripted slate.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tFrankel added, \u201cI\u2019m excited to be partnering with Fox Entertainment Studios at a moment when the studio is clearly investing in bold, creator-led storytelling. Hannah and her team have built an environment that champions ambition, collaboration, and originality, and I\u2019m thrilled to develop meaningful, resonant series together.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tFrankel is currently developing the Millie Bobby Brown vehicle \u201cPrism\u201d for Netflix, on which he will serve as showrunner and executive producer. Under a previous overall deal at Universal Content Productions, Frankel created the scripted, \u201cTiger King\u201d-related Peacock miniseries \u201cJoe vs. Carole,\u201d which starred Kate McKinnon as Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin and John Cameron Mitchell as Joe Exotic.<\/p>\n
\n\tBefore that, Frankel was the showrunner and executive producer on \u201cSorry for Your Loss\u201d and an EP on \u201cGet Shorty,\u201d\u00a0\u201cAnimal Kingdom\u201d and\u00a0\u201cShameless,\u201d on which he wrote for seven seasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\tFrankel is represented by\u00a0CAA, Literate and Gendler Kelly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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