*Jamie Foxx has signed a new first-look deal with Fox Entertainment Studios, extending his long-standing relationship with the network.
The award-winning actor and producer will now develop and produce both scripted and unscripted content through his production company, Foxxhole Productions.
“We are ready and excited to kick-start this very promising new creative partnership with Jamie as we build on Fox’s longtime association with him — initiated by our CEO Rob Wade and network president Michael Thorn,” said Fernando Szew, president and head of Fox Entertainment Studios, per Deadline.
“Jamie is a renowned multifaceted talent, so as a studio, we want to support his tremendous creativity with access to the full scope of our genres, formats and brands. Together we will deliver unexpected, unforgettable content to audiences everywhere. At Fox Entertainment Studios we are expanding our reach and portfolio, and this is a keystone creative partnership as we build.”
Under the new deal, Foxx will act as an executive producer and originator for scripted series in various genres, including comedy, drama, and animation, with Fox Entertainment Studios securing first rights to the projects. Additionally, the deal grants exclusive rights to Foxx’s unscripted content through Fox Alternative Entertainment.
Foxx has worked with Fox for several years, co-hosting the game show “Beat Shazam” with his daughter Corinne and executive producing “Alert: Missing Persons Unit,” which is set to enter its third season. He also starred in “In Living Color” during the early 90s.
Earlier this year, Foxx topped Netflix’s charts this week with his new spy movie, “Back in Action,” co-starring Cameron Diaz.
Deadline reports that from January 13 to 19, the film garnered an impressive 46.8 million views, making it the platform’s most-watched title during that period. It dethroned “The Secret Life of Pets 2” from the top spot on the English films list. Netflix also revealed that “Back in Action” had the strongest opening weekend for an English-language film since “The Adam Project.”
It’s been nearly a decade since Diaz last appeared on the big screen, and she’s making her return with “Back in Action,” reuniting with her Foxx, her “Any Given Sunday” and “Annie” co-star.
READ MORE FROM EURWEB.COM: Jamie Foxx Accused of Being ‘Deadbeat Dad’ By Man Claiming to Be His Son | Video
Sign up for our Free daily newsletter HERE.
The post Jamie Foxx to Develop and Produce Content for Fox Entertainment Studios appeared first on EURweb.
