Lizzo has signed a first-look deal with Amazon to develop and produce future TV projects. The co-heads of television at Amazon Studios, Albert Cheng and Vernon Sanders, announced during the company’s virtual TCA press tour that Lizzo (real name Melissa Viviane Jefferson) has signed a first-look deal.
Lizzo made a brief appearance during the virtual call to express her enthusiasm for the deal, saying, “I’m so excited to partner with the amazing team at Amazon. Thank you to Jen Salke and the rest of the team for making this dream come true. I can’t wait to get started and share my vision with the world.”
Lizzo will be making her first foray into TV with the first-look deal.
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