Kerry Washington Lands Huge Development Deal With ABC

ABC is making sure it keeps one of its top talents at home. Kerry Washington, star of Scandal, recently landed a development deal with the network. Suggested Reading Expert On Big Development for Black Man Whose Dreads Were Shaved Off by Prison Officers Why ‘Handsome’ Jay-Z Has Everyone Thirsting Over Him During The Cowboy Carter…

ABC is making sure it keeps one of its top talents at home. Kerry Washington, star of Scandal, recently landed a development deal with the network.

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As part of the deal, Washingtonโ€™s production company, Simpson Street, will be developing broadcast, cable and digital projects exclusively for ABC Studios and ABC Signature, according to Variety.

โ€œI believe strongly in the importance of having a seat at the table, which makes starting this production company thrilling for me. Itโ€™s an honor to be at a point in my career when I can help generate projects that are exciting, necessary, and truly reflect the world around us,โ€ Washington said in a statement. โ€œIโ€™m grateful to be on this journey with ABC, a network that remains unparalleled in its commitment to inclusive storytelling.โ€

Washingtonโ€™s production companyโ€™s first venture was HBOโ€™s Confirmation, in which Washington starred as Anita Hill.

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