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Oliver & Rae Team for Marriage-Opening Drama Series
28 Aug
Summary
- Tracy Oliver and Issa Rae are co-creating a new hourlong series.
- The show, 'Open,' explores the consequences of a couple opening their marriage.
- The project has garnered significant interest with seven offers.
Issa Rae and Tracy Oliver have joined forces to co-create a new hourlong series project named 'Open.' This collaboration sees the acclaimed creators developing a narrative that delves into complex relationships.
The series is set to explore the dramatic fallout when a married couple, after meticulously adhering to societal expectations, opens their marriage in an attempt to salvage it. This bold decision reverberates through their Houston-based friend group.
'Open' promises to ignite a series of affairs and expose long-held secrets, compelling every character to confront the underlying deceptions that sustain their relationships. The project has already generated considerable buzz, reportedly securing seven offers.
Tracy Oliver is slated to serve as showrunner, executive producing alongside Issa Rae and Jax Clark through Rae's Hoorae banner. Additional executive producers include Brian Dobbins, David Becky, and Jonathan Berry.
This endeavor adds to a busy period for both creatives. Oliver is also developing a Peacock series based on 'Hilary Banks,' while Rae has an untitled comedy pilot ordered by HBO. Both talents are represented by top agencies.
