HBO Max & Issa Rae Revive Project Greenlight

HBO Max is bringing back the docuseries Project Greenlight, this time with Issa Rae on board to provide the next generation of talented female filmmakers the chance to direct a feature film.

Rae (Insecure) will appear in every episode as an executive producer, providing guidance and mentorship to these aspiring filmmakers. The finished film will then premiere on HBO Max.

The movie-making reality show spearheaded by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck originally ran for four seasons across HBO and Bravo, ending in 2015.

Now, HOORAE and Miramax are producing the new iteration. The series is executive produced by Rae and Montrel McKay through HOORAE, along with Jonathan Berry and Dave Becky through 3 Arts Entertainment. Amanda Klein is shepherding the project for Miramax TV. Sara Rastogi serves as a co-executive producer through HOORAE.

Jennifer O’Connell, executive VP of nonfiction and live-action family at HBO Max, said: “At HBO Max, we are committed to providing a platform for diverse, up-and-coming talent. Issa is uniquely skilled in this space, and we are thrilled to be partnering with her and Miramax as a promising group of filmmakers is inspired and challenged with their biggest opportunity yet.”

Marc Helwig, head of worldwide television at Miramax, said: “By relaunching the iconic Project Greenlight with the brilliant Issa Rae and HBO Max, we continue our efforts to mine the Miramax library and create exciting, groundbreaking new content as well as forge opportunities for a new generation of innovative voices to be heard.”