Insecure actress and comedian, Natasha Rothwell, recently signed a multi-year overall deal at ABC Signature. Deadline originally reported the news. Under the deal, Rothwell’s banner – Big Hattie Productions – will develop upcoming projects in collaboration with Disney General Entertainment’s BIPOC Creator Initiative, which is led by Freeform president, Tara Duncan.
As quoted by in Deadline‘s article, Duncan spoke of Rothwell saying:
“Natasha is the real deal triple threat. I’ve been a fan of her writing for years and have loved watching her career blossom in front of and behind the camera,” said Duncan. “It’s an honor to provide a platform for one of the best comedic talents in the business.”
Rothwell also commented in the article:
“I can’t tell you how happy I am to be starting this next chapter with ABC Signature! I’m beyond grateful to have the incomparable Tara Duncan in my corner along with Jonnie Davis and Tracy Underwood, who have welcomed me into the Disney Family with open arms,” said Rothwell. “It was important to me to find a studio partner that would not only honor my vision and my voice as a storyteller, but also one that shared my hunger for stories that broaden the limited scope with which BIPOCs have traditionally been viewed–– stories where our humanity isn’t a plot point or up for debate but it’s understood, celebrated and explored in new and interesting ways. That’s why I’m so thrilled to be partnering with ABC Signature, and to have the opportunity to tell thoughtful, nuanced stories that center marginalized voices–– stories that dare to subvert expectations all under the banner of Big Hattie Productions. Y’all better buckle up.”
Natasha Rothwell is a comedian and actress most known for playing the character “Kelli” on Issa Rae’s HBO hit Insecure. The actress is also credited as a teacher and writer – writing for the staple weekend sketch comedy show – Saturday Night Live during the 2014-15 season. On the silver screen, Rothwell has starred in the romantic comedy-drama Love, Simon, the comedy Like a Boss alongside Tiffany Haddish, Salma Hayek and Rose Byrne, and DC Comics Wonder Woman 1984. In addition to her overall deal, Rothwell is said to have an upcoming show she is developing, executive producing, writing and starring in on HBO.
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