Donald Glover the creator and star of the now Golden Globe winning show “Atlanta” has officially set an overall exclusive deal with FX.
The deal will include Glover developing future content for the network and its outlets while he continues to star in, write, executive produce, and direct “Atlanta”. Glover will also be creating new shows for streaming sources and other networks. Due to Glover’s production schedule, “Atlanta” won’t return for a second season until 2018.
Since its premiere in September 2016, there’s been nothing but positive talk about Glover’s fresh approach to comedy while taking a closer look at the Black experience in the urban Georgia city.
The show has been a huge success for FX. When all viewing platforms are considered “Atlanta” has 4.8 million viewers per episode.
In addition to winning the Golden Globe for Best TV Series Comedy or Musical and Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical Glover has received a Directors Guild Award and a Writers Guild Award mention.
Presidents of original programming for FX Networks and FX Productions Eric Schrier and Nick Grad announced the new and improve the relationship with Glover on Thursday.
“Donald is a remarkable artist, effortlessly shifting from actor to writer, producer, director and musician to create one amazing project after another. ‘Atlanta’ is just the beginning, the breakout comedy of the year and a series revered as much for its originality as its honest look at the experience of being aspiring, young and black in that legendary city,” Said Grad. “We’re proud to partner with Donald in an overall deal that will allow him to continue turning his creative vision into incredible television.”
Glover doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. He will be joining the “Star Wars” franchise in a supporting role in Disney’s upcoming unnamed Hans Solo film. Glover also has a thriving music career under the name Childish Gambino.
