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[10/06/20 - 11:47 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, October 6
Updates include: Leslie Jordan to host Quibi's "Squeaky Clean"; HBO Max in talks for "Lumberjanes" animated series; Tony Chung joins the cast of The CW's "Kung Fu."







UNTITLED ESSENCE MAGAZINE PROJECT (HBO MAX)
DEVELOPMENT HISTORY:
10/6/20
STATUS:
previously in development (2021-2022 season)
DEVELOPMENT STAGE:
script
DESCRIPTION:
set amid the changing social and cultural landscape of post-civil rights era America, the series is inspired by the relationships between the men who founded the iconic women's magazine, Essence, and the women who were the creative force behind it, as they create something mainstream America has never seen before
CREW INFORMATION:
· Edward Lewis as EP
· Jessica Rambo as CRTR/EP
· John Sacchi as EP
· Korin Williams as EP
· Matt Groesch as EP
· Monique Nash as EP
· Shukree Tilghman as CRTR/EP
GENRE(S):
· drama
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· 5 More Minutes Productions
· Essence Communications
· Kronicle Media