Amazon Studios Seals First-Look Deal with Academy Award-Winning Filmmaker Kenneth Lonergan

Amazon Studios has closed an exclusive first-look deal with Oscar-winning filmmaker Kenneth Lonergan. The two-year deal for directing and writing will cover both film and television projects.

Lonergan and Amazon Studios worked together last year on the critically acclaimed Manchester by the Sea, which won Lonergan an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and a nomination for Best Director. Manchester by the Sea is available now for streaming and download on Prime Video.

"I'm thrilled to renew my connection to Amazon Studios. They've done amazing work wherever they've turned their attention, they did a perfect job with Manchester by the Sea, and it's a pleasure to be in business with them again," said Lonergan.

"Kenny is one of the finest directors and storytellers of our time," said Jason Ropell, VP of Worldwide Motion Pictures, Amazon Studios. "Following our successful and memorable partnership on Manchester by the Sea, we are excited to further our relationship and continue supporting his visionary work."

Lonergan's upcoming projects include Howards End, a four-part limited series starring Hayley Atwell, and the play "Lobby Hero" starring Chris Evans, Michael Cera, Bel Powley & Brian Tyree Henry, set to premiere on Broadway in March at the Helen Hayes Theater as a Second Stage Production.

Lonergan is represented by WME and Schreck Rose Dapello Adams Berlin & Dunham LLP.

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