Nyle Dimarco, the deaf model and actor who won America’s Next Top Model and Dancing with the Stars, has sold a comedy about being a deaf man in America to Spectrum.
Deadline understands that the Charter Communications-backed platform is developing the half-hour project with Daniel Dae Kim’s production company 3Ad and Melrose Placed.
The series, which will star Dimarco, is described as an irreverent comedy centered around his experiences as a charismatic, smart deaf man in modern times. The episodes look to offer funny, character-based storytelling designed to provide a deeper perspective on the experiences of the deaf and hard of hearing communities in America.
Dimarco will executive produce along with 3Ad’s Kim, John Cheng and Tara Bohn and Melrose Placed’s Sami Housman.
Dimarco is best known for his reality TV performances, but he has also starred in series including Switched at Birth, Difficult People and Station 19.
Deadline understands that the Charter Communications-backed platform is developing the half-hour project with Daniel Dae Kim’s production company 3Ad and Melrose Placed.
The series, which will star Dimarco, is described as an irreverent comedy centered around his experiences as a charismatic, smart deaf man in modern times. The episodes look to offer funny, character-based storytelling designed to provide a deeper perspective on the experiences of the deaf and hard of hearing communities in America.
Dimarco will executive produce along with 3Ad’s Kim, John Cheng and Tara Bohn and Melrose Placed’s Sami Housman.
Dimarco is best known for his reality TV performances, but he has also starred in series including Switched at Birth, Difficult People and Station 19.
- 7/14/2020
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon Studios has put in development Tether, a supernatural drama from The Black List scribes Kevin Hamedani and Travis Betz (The Saviors), and Daniel Dae Kim and his 3Ad production company. The project was brought into the studio by Kim under his first-look deal with the studio, and it is the first project in development for 3Ad under the pact.
Written by Hamedani and Betz, the genre-bending Tether follows the terrifying journey of Madelyn Woods, a woman driven to find her kidnapped husband and son and extract revenge on those who hurt them… and murdered her. Now a ghost, and tethered to the house she died in, Madelyn must find a way to escape her supernatural prison and save the ones she loves.
Hamedani and Betz will serve as showrunners and executive producers. Kim, 3Ad’s Head of Development John Cheng, and executive Tara Bohn also will executive produce. Amazon...
Written by Hamedani and Betz, the genre-bending Tether follows the terrifying journey of Madelyn Woods, a woman driven to find her kidnapped husband and son and extract revenge on those who hurt them… and murdered her. Now a ghost, and tethered to the house she died in, Madelyn must find a way to escape her supernatural prison and save the ones she loves.
Hamedani and Betz will serve as showrunners and executive producers. Kim, 3Ad’s Head of Development John Cheng, and executive Tara Bohn also will executive produce. Amazon...
- 7/8/2020
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Daniel Dae Kim has signed a new first-look deal with Amazon Studios, giving them first dibs on all projects developed and adapted by Kim and his production company, 3Ad. All projects to come out of the deal will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
“Daniel Dae Kim has proven to be a creative force, with incredible success both in front of and behind the camera,” said Albert Cheng, COO and co-head of television at Amazon Studios. “Amazon Studios is thrilled to be collaborating with Daniel and his production company 3Ad as he continues to bring his sharp vision and focus on inclusive storytelling to new projects.”
“I couldn’t be more excited for 3Ad to start this next chapter with Amazon. I believe wholeheartedly in the creative team, as well as their vision for the future in entertainment. Their commitment to premium programming speaks for itself and I look forward...
“Daniel Dae Kim has proven to be a creative force, with incredible success both in front of and behind the camera,” said Albert Cheng, COO and co-head of television at Amazon Studios. “Amazon Studios is thrilled to be collaborating with Daniel and his production company 3Ad as he continues to bring his sharp vision and focus on inclusive storytelling to new projects.”
“I couldn’t be more excited for 3Ad to start this next chapter with Amazon. I believe wholeheartedly in the creative team, as well as their vision for the future in entertainment. Their commitment to premium programming speaks for itself and I look forward...
- 6/6/2019
- by Margeaux Sippell
- The Wrap
Actor, producer and director Daniel Dae Kim has signed a first-look deal with Amazon Studios. Under the pact, Amazon Studios will have first-look rights to projects developed and adapted by Kim and his 3AD production company, to premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories.
“Daniel Dae Kim has proven to be a creative force, with incredible success both in front of and behind the camera,” said Albert Cheng, COO and Co-Head of Television, Amazon Studios. “Amazon Studios is thrilled to be collaborating with Daniel and his production company 3AD as he continues to bring his sharp vision and focus on inclusive storytelling to new projects.”
Kim is known for his seven-season portrayal of Chin Ho Kelly on Hawaii Five-0 and his award-winning run as Jin Soo Kwon on the global hit TV series Lost, and numerous other roles across television,...
“Daniel Dae Kim has proven to be a creative force, with incredible success both in front of and behind the camera,” said Albert Cheng, COO and Co-Head of Television, Amazon Studios. “Amazon Studios is thrilled to be collaborating with Daniel and his production company 3AD as he continues to bring his sharp vision and focus on inclusive storytelling to new projects.”
Kim is known for his seven-season portrayal of Chin Ho Kelly on Hawaii Five-0 and his award-winning run as Jin Soo Kwon on the global hit TV series Lost, and numerous other roles across television,...
- 6/6/2019
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Daniel Dae Kim has entered into business with Amazon.
The actor and producer, along with his 3Ad production label, has signed a new first-look deal with Amazon Studios. As part of the deal, Amazon will have first-look rights on projects developed by Kim and 3Ad. Any collaborations between the two parties will premiere exclusively on Amazon’s streaming platform.
Kim and his production company, who were previously under a first look deal with ITV Studios America, are best known for bringing the Korean format “The Good Doctor” to ABC. The series’ two seasons to date have been a ratings hit for the network. Kim serves as an executive producer on the show along with David Shore.
“Daniel Dae Kim has proven to be a creative force, with incredible success both in front of and behind the camera,” said Albert Cheng, COO and co-head of television at Amazon Studios. “Amazon Studios...
The actor and producer, along with his 3Ad production label, has signed a new first-look deal with Amazon Studios. As part of the deal, Amazon will have first-look rights on projects developed by Kim and 3Ad. Any collaborations between the two parties will premiere exclusively on Amazon’s streaming platform.
Kim and his production company, who were previously under a first look deal with ITV Studios America, are best known for bringing the Korean format “The Good Doctor” to ABC. The series’ two seasons to date have been a ratings hit for the network. Kim serves as an executive producer on the show along with David Shore.
“Daniel Dae Kim has proven to be a creative force, with incredible success both in front of and behind the camera,” said Albert Cheng, COO and co-head of television at Amazon Studios. “Amazon Studios...
- 6/6/2019
- by Will Thorne
- Variety Film + TV
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