THE HATE U GIVE Director Signs First-Look Deal with 20th Century Fox

George Tillman, Jr., the director of "The Hate U Give,'" has signed a first-look producing deal with 20th Century FOX Television, according to Variety. The deal gives the studio a first look at any TV projects he and his production company State Street Pictures create, develop or supervise.

Tillman spoke about the news saying, "I'm thrilled to be working with Terence [Carter] and the wonderful team at 20th," referring to the studio's executive vice president of comedy and drama development. "Fox has been my creative home for telling stories on the feature side for many years, and Bob and I couldn't be happier to expand State Street into the television space. It's an exciting time in TV and we can't wait to get started."

"The Hate U Give" starred Amandla Stenberg and was based on a Young Adult novel by Angie Thomas. The film is a drama that explores the aftermath of a police shooting of an African-American teenager.

Fox's Carter commented saying, "'The Hate U Give' was easily one of the most powerful films of last year, and these creators instinctually gravitate toward and create the kind of thoughtful, entertaining programming we aspire to do at this studio. They have an incredible talent for balancing commercially viable entertainment with socially relevant, poignant drama."

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