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 Black TikTok Has Theories on Whether Taraji’s Daughter in ‘Straw’ Was Dead the Whole Time The Unbelievable Reasons Jury Deliberations in Diddy Trial Got off to a…

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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