FX Enters First-Look Pact with Django Unchained Producer Stacey Sher

LOS ANGELES: FX has inked a first-look production deal with Stacey Sher, who was nominated for an Oscar for her work on Django Unchained and Erin Brockovich, and her production company Shiny Penny.

The two-year agreement between FX and Shiny Penny covers all projects developed for FX Networks.

Sher is currently producing The Hateful Eight, her third collaboration with Quentin Tarantino, and an untitled John Wells project, both of which will be released by The Weinstein Company this fall. For TV, Sher is producing AMC's upcoming martial arts drama Badlands. She previously served as executive producer for all six seasons of the Comedy Central series Reno 911.

"Stacey is a fearless storyteller whose remarkable run of feature films show a willingness to approach challenging topics with unflinching honesty and considerable artistry," said Nick Grad, co-president of original programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. "We look forward to working with Stacey and her team to build on this success and develop exceptional television for the FX Networks."