Academy Award winner Jordan Peele and his Monkeypaw Productions banner have signed a five-year exclusive first-look deal with the studio, which partnered with Peele on 2017’s award winning Get Out and 2019’s Us. Under the pact, Universal is developing his next two films, which he will direct, write and produce.
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group chairman Donna Langley stated,
“Jordan has established himself as a premier voice and original storyteller with global appeal. He is leading a new generation of filmmakers that have found a way to tap into the cultural zeitgeist with groundbreaking content that resonates with audiences of all backgrounds,”
“We also share an important goal with Monkeypaw when it comes to increasing representation onscreen in the characters that are portrayed, the stories that are told and the people who tell them.”
In response to the new deal, Peele stated,
“It would not have been possible to make Get Out and Us without the endless trust and support we received from Donna Langley and the team at Universal. Their willingness to take risks and their commitment to original content makes them the perfect collaborative partner for Monkeypaw. I couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead,
