Dexter’s Clyde Phillips Ties Up with Showtime, CBS TV Studios

Showtime and CBS Television Studios have signed the Emmy-nominated and Peabody Award-winning writer and executive producer Clyde Phillips (Dexter, Nurse Jackie) to an overall deal.

Through the agreement, Phillips will develop projects for both entities that can air on platforms within or outside of the ViacomCBS family. Phillips earned Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for outstanding drama series in three consecutive years for his work as executive producer and showrunner of Dexter. He also created the series Suddenly Susan, Get Real and Parker Lewis Can’t Lose, and his producing and writing credits include Nurse Jackie, Feed the Beast and Boomtown.

“Securing the talents of a gifted writer/producer/showrunner like Clyde is a huge bonus for the Studio,” said David Stapf, president of CBS Television Studios. “There are few creators out there that have successfully crossed so many genres, and we’re fortunate to have him join our team. I’m looking forward to discovering where his fertile imagination goes next.”

“Clyde is a world-class showrunner and filmmaker who brings intelligence, depth, maturity and style to both drama and comedy series,” said Gary Levine, president of entertainment at Showtime Networks. “Our many collaborations in the past have been deeply gratifying, and I am thrilled that we will be working together again.”