Producer Stacey Sher Signs First-Look Television Deal with MGM
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Academy Award-nominated producer Stacey Sher and her banner, Shiny Penny, have entered a first-look deal with MGM Television. The deal will see Sher develop and produce series for MGM across all platforms. This expands her current work, which includes producing the Amazon MGM Studios feature 'Verity'.
Facts First
- Stacey Sher's Shiny Penny signs a first-look deal with MGM Television to develop and produce series.
- Sher is a two-time Oscar nominee for producing 'Erin Brockovich' and 'Django Unchained'.
- Her extensive film credits include 'Pulp Fiction', 'Gattaca', and the recent A24 horror film 'Heretic'.
- Sher is currently producing the Amazon MGM Studios feature 'Verity' starring Anne Hathaway.
- Her television producing credits include 'Mrs. America', 'Reno 911', and 'Into the Badlands'.
What Happened
Stacey Sher and her production company, Shiny Penny, have signed a first-look deal with MGM Television. Under the agreement, Sher will develop and produce television series for MGM across all platforms. Sher is a two-time Academy Award nominee, recognized for producing 'Erin Brockovich' in 2001 and 'Django Unchained' in 2013. Her filmography includes notable titles such as 'Pulp Fiction', 'Gattaca', and 'The Hateful Eight'. She most recently produced the A24 horror film 'Heretic' and is producing the Amazon MGM Studios feature 'Verity'.
Why this Matters to You
This deal may lead to new television series from a producer with a strong track record in both critically acclaimed dramas and popular genre films. If you are a fan of her previous work in film or television shows like 'Mrs. America', you could see similar quality and storytelling in future MGM projects. For industry professionals, it signals MGM's continued investment in established creative talent.
What's Next
Sher and her team at Shiny Penny will begin developing projects for MGM Television. The company's creative executive, Katie Aquino, who was an associate producer on 'Heretic' and 'Verity' and will executive produce the 'Baby Boom' reimagining, is likely to be involved in this development process. The first series to emerge from this partnership could be announced in the coming months.