Charlize Theron’s Denver & Delilah Films Signs with UCP

UNIVERSAL CITY: Charlize Theron’s Denver & Delilah Films has entered into a first-look deal with Universal Cable Productions (UCP) to develop and produce scripted programming.

The deal marks Theron’s creative growth into scripted television. The projects will be developed and produced for the portfolio of networks across NBCUniversal and externally. Laverne McKinnon has joined Denver & Delilah to head the scripted television division. McKinnon was previously the executive VP of original programming and development at EPIX, and senior VP of drama development at CBS.

Denver & Delilah's TV department has multiple broadcast and cable projects in development with Universal Cable Productions, including Diblings, a romantic comedy for NBC; The One, a dramatic series for Bravo Media; Pandora, an action thriller series for Amazon; and Mythos, for USA Network.

“I had the pleasure of working with Charlize recently and was determined to keep working with her once I joined Universal Cable Productions,” said Dawn Olmstead, the executive VP of development at UCP. “Charlize, Beth and AJ’s taste in material is stellar. I’m thrilled that Laverne has joined forces with them. Together they are rapidly growing an impressive slate of thought-provoking, standout shows. I look forward to a fun, smart and classy ride with this group.”
 
“Jeff and Dawn are fantastic partners,” Theron said. “They are creative, smart and aggressive. They’ve been so supportive of our ambition and slate of projects. We’re excited to be collaborating with them."