The 36-year-old actress and media seal of executive producer Hoorae signed a new five-year contract with WarnerMedia, which also owns CNN, to produce a series of new shows and films, according to a statement from HBO released on Wednesday. -market.
WarnerMedia declined to comment on Rae’s remuneration, but the company says “Insecure” was a “revolutionary series” for the network. The dramatic African-American woman-centered comedy tells the story of Rae’s often hilarious career and romantic misadventures in Los Angeles. The program has won four Emmy nominations and a 2018 Peabody Award for entertainment since its HBO debut in October 2016.
“This new deal is an opportunity to leverage WarnerMedia’s strength to provide a plethora of platforms for Issa’s formidable talents as a producer and storyteller,” said Casey Bloys, director of content for HBO and HBO Max, in a communicated.
The deal gives HBO, HBO Max and Warner Bros. exclusive rights to Rae’s TV shows. It also includes an initial agreement for WarnerMedia’s movie brands, including Warner Bros. Pictures Group, HBO Max and New Line Cinema.
“I am thrilled not only to spread my creative wings with the network that makes all of my favorite series, but also to produce culturally resonant stories with new voices that spark exciting conversations through Hoorae’s expanded relationship with all WarnerMedia platforms,” said Rae in a statement.
Rae and HBO signed a two-year general agreement with “Insecure” in 2016 before the show’s debut in October of the same year.