director and Emmy-nominated producer Jennifer Todd have signed an overall TV deal at the Disney Television Studios unit. The duo have also formed a new television company that will develop projects across all platforms under Kail's Old 320 Sycamore banner.that premiered on Disney+ July 3.
Said Kail, "Jennifer and I have been looking to find a project together for years. Now, an even better thing happened: we have joined forces. This gives us the chance to findprojects to make together with ABC/Disney where Dana and her team have built an ideal landscape for us to work.", Showtime's seriesand the 2017 and 2018 Oscar telecasts. “I am thrilled at the opportunity to partner with the brilliant Tommy Kail in a television company," she said.
The deal covers the pair's TV development only. Kail will separately produce films under his TBD banner. Kate Sullivan serves as head of development for both companies, with Kelly Applegate serving as creative executive. Todd's eponymous company has a first-look feature deal at MGM. Brittany Hapner oversees projects for Jennifer Todd Pictures and will work with both companies.
Kail and Todd are the latest additions to a stacked roster of creatives at 20th TV that also includes
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