Preacher-Turned-Producer DeVon Franklin Inks First-Look Deal with Paramount Pictures

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Paramount Pictures has unveiled a first-look producing deal with preacher-turned-producer DeVonFranklin

starring Zachary Levi, Gina Rodriguez, Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry.

Before launching his own production company, Franklin was senior vp of production at Columbia TriStar, where he worked onSaid Wyck Godfrey, president of Paramount’s Motion Picture Group, "We couldn’t be happier to be collaborating with DeVon to bring his unique brand of uplifting stories to our audiences. His track record of creating high-quality inspirational films make him an ideal partner for us, and we look forward to this working relationship.

"Paramount is a legendary Hollywood studio and as a kid I always dreamed of making movies for them. I am beyond grateful that this dream has come true as we partner to bring inspiring films to audiences on a global scale," Franklin said in his own statement.

 

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