Danielle Sanchez-Witzel Inks Overall Deal With Netflix
Netflix has signed a multi-year overall deal with top comedy writer-producer Danielle Sanchez-Witzel.
Under the deal, the first major talent pact since Tracey Pakosta joined Netflix as VP, Original Comedy Series, Sanchez-Witzel will set up her own production banner and focus on original development for series and features in addition to supervising and executive producing other projects.
“I’ve long admired Danielle’s authentic voice and strong comedic point of view,” said Pakosta. “Her desire to shepherd talent and passion to elevate underrepresented voices are among the many reasons we are excited to be in business with her. We look forward to bringing Danielle’s unique vision to our members around the world.”
Sanchez-Witzel, who is coming off back-to-back overall deals at 20th Television, served as showrunner of the acclaimed The Carmichael Show for all three seasons, and also worked as a co-executive producer on New Girl.
Under the deal, the first major talent pact since Tracey Pakosta joined Netflix as VP, Original Comedy Series, Sanchez-Witzel will set up her own production banner and focus on original development for series and features in addition to supervising and executive producing other projects.
“I’ve long admired Danielle’s authentic voice and strong comedic point of view,” said Pakosta. “Her desire to shepherd talent and passion to elevate underrepresented voices are among the many reasons we are excited to be in business with her. We look forward to bringing Danielle’s unique vision to our members around the world.”
Sanchez-Witzel, who is coming off back-to-back overall deals at 20th Television, served as showrunner of the acclaimed The Carmichael Show for all three seasons, and also worked as a co-executive producer on New Girl.
- 6/17/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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