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Jon M. Chu Strikes Major Deal with Paramount
12 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Filmmaker Jon M. Chu enters a three-year partnership with Paramount.
- The deal grants Paramount first look at Chu's upcoming scripted projects.
- Electric Somewhere will establish offices on the Paramount lot.
Filmmaker Jon M. Chu is entering a new three-year first-look producing partnership with Paramount Pictures and Paramount Television Studios, effective January 2, 2026. His company, Electric Somewhere, will be integrated within both the film and television divisions, giving Paramount the primary chance to evaluate his developing scripted pitches.
The agreement outlines a clear operational structure, with Paramount Pictures co-chairs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein overseeing feature film evaluations, and Paramount Television Studios President Matt Thunell guiding series development. Electric Somewhere will establish dedicated offices on the Paramount lot to support the creative process.
This collaboration follows Chu's recent completion of the ambitious two-part "Wicked" adaptation. Known for successful projects like "In the Heights" and "Crazy Rich Asians," Chu's new deal with Paramount sets the stage for him to curate a consistent stream of studio-level film and series productions.
