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[01/27/22 - 11:00 AM]
NBCUniversal Signs Talent Holding Deal with Retta
"I've spent most of my career working with NBCUniversal and I was lucky to have my first series regular role on 'Parks,' which continues to be beloved by a dedicated fan base," Retta said.

[via press release from NBC]

NBCUNIVERSAL SIGNS TALENT HOLDING DEAL WITH RETTA

NBCUniversal has entered a talent-holding deal with Retta, co-star of NBC and Universal Television's acclaimed hits "Good Girls" and "Parks and Recreation."

Under the terms of the deal, Retta will collaborate exclusively with NBCU Television and Streaming Entertainment as well as Universal Television (a division of Universal Studio Group) to find projects where she can star on the company's entertainment platforms -NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen, SYFY, Universal Kids, USA Network and Peacock.

"I've spent most of my career working with NBCUniversal and I was lucky to have my first series regular role on 'Parks,' which continues to be beloved by a dedicated fan base," Retta said. "It was a love for Donna Meagle that motivated Marti Noxon's preteen daughter to encourage her mom to put me on 'Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce.' 'Girlfriends' allowed me to do drama, which in turn allowed Jenna Bans to see me as Ruby Hill, giving me one of my favorite roles yet. Plus, I have a forever love for (casting EVP) Grace Wu, who gave me my first industry meeting after seeing me do stand-up at the Hollywood Improv all those years ago. It's a cozy and familiar place for me."

"Having met Retta over 20 years ago, it's been a joy to watch her evolve from hilarious stand-up, to an accomplished and compelling actor in both comedy and drama," said Grace Wu, Executive Vice President, Casting, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. "I don't think there's anything she can't do, and we are thrilled to find her next amazing role in the NBCU universe."

"Retta is such a dynamic performer and one of our all-time favorites at Universal Television," said Beth Klein, Executive Vice President, Talent and Casting, Universal Television. "The possibilities with her are truly endless and we're looking forward to collaborating with her on this next chapter."

Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, is one of the largest and most successful television production companies in the United States. The studio currently produces more than 50 primetime comedies and dramas as well as late-night programs for a variety of network, cable and digital platforms. Acclaimed series produced by Universal Television include "Hacks," "Never Have I Ever," "Girls5eva," "Rutherford Falls," "Kenan," "Schmigadoon!," "Mr. Mayor," "Young Rock," "Saved By the Bell," "New Amsterdam," "Master of None," "Russian Doll," "The Equalizer" and Dick Wolf's enormously successful "Law & Order," "Chicago" and "FBI"-branded series.

The NBCUniversal Television and Streaming Entertainment portfolio is comprised of eight dynamic platforms including #1 broadcast network NBC, leading cable networks Bravo, E!, Oxygen, SYFY, Universal Kids and USA Network, and streaming service Peacock.

ABOUT RETTA

Actress and comedian Retta has delighted audiences with her performance aptitude and comedy precision, establishing herself as a consistent first pick for Hollywood. She most recently starred as Ruby on the NBC hit series "Good Girls" and also appeared in the 2019 hit comedy "Good Boys," which opened #1 at the box office. Audiences also related to her as Barbara on the Bravo hit series "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce," a drama that explored female friendships and the post-divorce ups and downs. Retta spent a memorable seven seasons playing beloved office mate Donna Meagle on NBC's critically acclaimed comedy "Parks and Recreation."

In addition to numerous film and television credits, Retta is also a critically acclaimed author, publishing "So Close to Being the Sh*t Y'all Don't Even Know," and is the title voice on the successful Audible Original audiobook "Tinaca Jones."

Retta's endless entertaining prowess and comedic vigor keeps both her devoted following and Hollywood captivated. She currently resides in Los Angeles.





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· GIRLFRIENDS' GUIDE TO DIVORCE (BRAVO)
· GOOD GIRLS (NBC)
· PARKS & RECREATION (NBC)





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