Exclusive: The Lamar Giles YA novel The Getaway is being developed for TV by Sony Pictures Television and Don Cheadle’s production banner The Radicle Act.
The near-future horror contemplates what would happen if the world fell into chaos, and you and your family were stuck working at one of the world’s most famous resorts – with some of the world’s richest and most powerful as guests. Unknown to employees, the resort has been selling shares in an end-of-the-world oasis, to have the best of the best at the end of days. What they didn’t count on was a group of teens, and how far they’ll go to find out the truth and save themselves.
Cheadle and his producing partner Karyn Smith-Forge will executive produce and Giles will produce.
This Radicle Act currently has a first-look deal with Spt under which they focused on comedy and drama...
The near-future horror contemplates what would happen if the world fell into chaos, and you and your family were stuck working at one of the world’s most famous resorts – with some of the world’s richest and most powerful as guests. Unknown to employees, the resort has been selling shares in an end-of-the-world oasis, to have the best of the best at the end of days. What they didn’t count on was a group of teens, and how far they’ll go to find out the truth and save themselves.
Cheadle and his producing partner Karyn Smith-Forge will executive produce and Giles will produce.
This Radicle Act currently has a first-look deal with Spt under which they focused on comedy and drama...
- 4/18/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Don Cheadle’s This Radicle Act banner and Adam Scott’s Gettin’ Rad Productions have joined forces to tell the tale of the 2010 arrest of a dozen African-American politicians and operatives in Georgia over alleged voter fraud, and the fallout that followed.
Based on Jon Ward’s “How A Criminal Investigation In Georgia Set An Ominous Tone For African-American Voters” 2019 article optioned last year by the Severance star and Naomi Scott, the Quitman 10+2 entitled television series is looking to bring a writer onboard soon, I hear.
The swooping up of the Black candidates in Brooks County over a decade ago by then Peach State secretary of state Brian Kemp on flimsy claims and a multitude of felony charges not only saw their orange jumpsuited photos splashed across local and national media, but also became a dog whistle chorus for conservatives. For then just appointed Republican Kemp himself, the heavyhanded...
Based on Jon Ward’s “How A Criminal Investigation In Georgia Set An Ominous Tone For African-American Voters” 2019 article optioned last year by the Severance star and Naomi Scott, the Quitman 10+2 entitled television series is looking to bring a writer onboard soon, I hear.
The swooping up of the Black candidates in Brooks County over a decade ago by then Peach State secretary of state Brian Kemp on flimsy claims and a multitude of felony charges not only saw their orange jumpsuited photos splashed across local and national media, but also became a dog whistle chorus for conservatives. For then just appointed Republican Kemp himself, the heavyhanded...
- 5/4/2022
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
HBO Max is developing a series about one of the first Black millionaires in history with both Steven Soderbergh and Don Cheadle onboard as executive producers, Variety has learned exclusively.
The drama series hails from writers and executive producers Carlos Foglia, Ashley Nicole Black, and Keith Josef Adkins.
It is currently titled “The Other Hamilton” and tells the true story of Jeremiah Hamilton, a Haitian immigrant turned Wall Street tycoon in the 1800’s who became one of the first Black millionaires using questionable – often illegal – methods. By scamming insurance companies and capitalizing on others’ losses, he earns the moniker Prince of Darkness. The show is based on the book “Prince of Darkness: The Untold Story of Jeremiah G. Hamilton, Wall Street’s First Black Millionaire” by Shane White.
Cheadle and Karyn Smith-Forge will executive produce under their This Radicle Act Productions banner. In addition to Soderbergh, other executive producers include...
The drama series hails from writers and executive producers Carlos Foglia, Ashley Nicole Black, and Keith Josef Adkins.
It is currently titled “The Other Hamilton” and tells the true story of Jeremiah Hamilton, a Haitian immigrant turned Wall Street tycoon in the 1800’s who became one of the first Black millionaires using questionable – often illegal – methods. By scamming insurance companies and capitalizing on others’ losses, he earns the moniker Prince of Darkness. The show is based on the book “Prince of Darkness: The Untold Story of Jeremiah G. Hamilton, Wall Street’s First Black Millionaire” by Shane White.
Cheadle and Karyn Smith-Forge will executive produce under their This Radicle Act Productions banner. In addition to Soderbergh, other executive producers include...
- 1/13/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Berlanti Productions senior vice president of development Erika Kennair is exiting the company to serves as president of production for Malala Yousafzai’s production company, Extracurricular, Variety has learned exclusively.
It was announced back in March that Yousafazi had signed a programming deal with Apple, under which she formed Extracurricular.
“At Extracurricular, we want to help the next generation of women, artists and writers reflect the world as they see it,” said Yousafazi. “Erika brings an incredibly accomplished record as a producer and executive – and she’s also created innovative programs for emerging talent and mentored young creators. She’s the perfect fit for our vision. I’m thrilled that Erika will guide our work and grateful to my team at UTA and our partners at Apple TV+.”
Kennair’s exit comes at the same time as fellow Berlanti Productions senior vice president Karyn Smith-Forge, who is leaving to lead...
It was announced back in March that Yousafazi had signed a programming deal with Apple, under which she formed Extracurricular.
“At Extracurricular, we want to help the next generation of women, artists and writers reflect the world as they see it,” said Yousafazi. “Erika brings an incredibly accomplished record as a producer and executive – and she’s also created innovative programs for emerging talent and mentored young creators. She’s the perfect fit for our vision. I’m thrilled that Erika will guide our work and grateful to my team at UTA and our partners at Apple TV+.”
Kennair’s exit comes at the same time as fellow Berlanti Productions senior vice president Karyn Smith-Forge, who is leaving to lead...
- 5/27/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Karyn Smith-Forge, senior vice president of production for Berlanti Productions, is exiting the company to serve as president for Don Cheadle’s This Radicle Act production banner, Variety has learned exclusively.
Smith-Forge takes over her new role from Mika Pryce, who was recently hired as senior vice president of production for Paramount Pictures’ motion picture group. In her new role, Smith-Forge will work closely with Eli Holzman, CEO of Industrial Media, on the company’s television productions and development.
Cheadle formed This Radicle Act in 2019, at which time the company inked a first-look deal with Industrial Media to produce television and digital programming. This Radicle Act’s currently slate includes the dark comedy “Max” from writer Camilla Blackett at HBO Max, a TV adaptation of the A. Lee Martinez novel “Monster” with Akela Cooper attached as showrunner, and the TV series “War,” which will explore the origins of the Bloods...
Smith-Forge takes over her new role from Mika Pryce, who was recently hired as senior vice president of production for Paramount Pictures’ motion picture group. In her new role, Smith-Forge will work closely with Eli Holzman, CEO of Industrial Media, on the company’s television productions and development.
Cheadle formed This Radicle Act in 2019, at which time the company inked a first-look deal with Industrial Media to produce television and digital programming. This Radicle Act’s currently slate includes the dark comedy “Max” from writer Camilla Blackett at HBO Max, a TV adaptation of the A. Lee Martinez novel “Monster” with Akela Cooper attached as showrunner, and the TV series “War,” which will explore the origins of the Bloods...
- 5/27/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Karyn Smith-Forge has joined Greg Berlanti’s Greg Berlanti Productions as Svp of production. Additionally, the company has promoted Jimmy Gibbons to Director of Production. Smith-Forge will oversee all Berlanti Prods TV series in production, working closely with the showrunners of each series to hire directors and writers, along with shepherding other aspects of production. Sarah Schechter (President of Production) and Ryan Lindenberg (VP of Development) who will continue…...
- 2/2/2018
- Deadline TV
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