Issa Rae Signs First-Look Deal at Paramount

Insecure creator and star Issa Rae has inked a three-year first-look film and television producing deal at Paramount.

Rae and her label Hoorae Film & Television will work closely with Paramount Pictures’ Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, Paramount Television Studios’ Matt Thunell and Motion Picture Group’s Don Granger to develop and produce a range of film and TV titles.

“I’m so looking forward to starting this next chapter with the incredible team at Paramount to tell stories for and by the diverse communities that have supported my work over the years,” Rae said.

“Issa is a true creative force whose work consistently feels fresh, funny and deeply human,” commented Goldberg and Greenstein, co-chairs of Paramount Pictures. “She epitomizes the kind of exceptional artist we’re proud to partner with across film and TV to break new ground in elevated storytelling.”