Atlanta’s Hiro Murai in First-Look Pact with FX Productions

Director Hiro Murai, an executive producer on FX’s hit Atlanta, has signed a first-look deal with FX Productions.

Under the agreement, Murai will develop new TV projects for FX Networks and other outlets. Murai is an executive producer and director on Atlanta. He directed seven episodes of the current Atlanta Robbin’ Season.

“Hiro has excelled as a director and a creative force in commercials, music videos and episodic television, and we welcome the chance to see him develop his own series through FX Productions,” said Nick Grad, co-president of original programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. “He helped make Atlanta the most acclaimed comedy series on television, greatly contributing to its signature style and tone and becoming an integral part of the creative team led by Donald Glover. With his boundless artistry, Hiro is poised to take the next step as a television creator.”