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Wheel of Time Creator Lands New Paramount Deal
27 Aug
Summary
- Rafe Judkins signs exclusive overall deal with Paramount TV Studios.
- Judkins will create, develop, and produce original scripted series.
- He previously wrote the hit film 'Uncharted'.
Rafe Judkins, celebrated showrunner of 'The Wheel of Time,' has entered into an exclusive overall development and production deal with Paramount Television Studios. This agreement positions Judkins to create and produce original scripted series for the studio, aligning with Paramount+'s strategic goal of securing defining genre content.
Paramount Television Studios President Matt Thunell expressed enthusiasm for Judkins' proven ability to construct immersive worlds and craft engaging narratives. The deal reunites Judkins with Chris Parnell, who previously championed 'The Wheel of Time' during its development. Judkins aims to collaborate with partners at Paramount who share a vision for ambitious and innovative storytelling.
Judkins' impressive portfolio includes writing the successful 2022 film 'Uncharted,' as well as contributions to series such as 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' and 'Chuck.' He also developed an early version of the 'God of War' series for Prime Video and is currently working on 'The Red Tent' for Netflix.
