Thomas Wong has been selected as the first fellow of Fox Writers Intensive, the network’s new initiative for experienced writers with diverse backgrounds, ethnic minorities as well as Lgbt, foreign-born and others. Wong, chosen from the inaugural class of 10 Fwi finalists, has received a deal from Fox to purchase and develop his original submission, drama script Queen. In addition, Fox will award Wong’s referring organization, Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment, a $15,000 Fwi grant to be earmarked for its writing program. Wong is repped by The Gersh Agency. “I was impressed with Thomas’ unique sensibility and strong work throughout the Fox Writers Intensive – as well as the promising talent of our other Fwi finalists – and I’m excited to continue building our relationships with all of these gifted writers,” Fox entertainment president Kevin Reilly said. Another finalist, Jason Gavin (The Alpern Group) has been staffed as a story editor on Touch,...
- 6/22/2012
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
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