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New Girl creator extends Disney pact
10 Mar
Summary
- Liz Meriwether, known for 'New Girl,' has renewed her deal with Disney.
- She created 'The Dropout' and 'Dying for Sex,' earning Emmy nominations.
- Meriwether is currently producing 'Furious' for Hulu.
Liz Meriwether, the acclaimed creator behind the Fox comedy 'New Girl,' has entered into a new multi-year overall deal with Disney Entertainment Television. This agreement extends her long-standing creative relationship with the studio.
Meriwether's recent work includes the Hulu series 'The Dropout' and 'Dying for Sex,' both of which garnered significant critical attention and multiple award nominations, including Emmy nods for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series. Her success in dramatic streaming fare follows over a decade of contributions to network comedy.
Currently, Meriwether is in production on 'Furious,' a psychological thriller for Hulu, starring Emmy Rossum. This new deal will see her continue to write, develop, and produce series across all of Disney's linear networks and streaming platforms.
Studio executives expressed enthusiasm for the continued partnership, highlighting Meriwether's unique storytelling abilities and prolific output. Meriwether herself conveyed gratitude for the studio's support throughout her career.
