Issa Rae Is Producing a New HBO Show Set in 1990s Los Angeles
Issa Rae has teamed up with award-winning author Angela Flournoy for a new show set in 1990s Los Angles.
Issa Rae, is making some major power moves, and we're absolutely here for it.
The Insecure show runner will executive produce a new show for HBO centered on a black family living in Los Angeles during the early 1990s and dealing with the political and social dynamics of the time.
A synopsis from Deadline, reads:
Bridging those later Reagan Era and early Clinton years, the drama will center on the marriage of Sheryl and Jackson, with the former an envelope bounds-pushing real estate agent and the latter a conflicted LAPD anti-gang task force recruit. The potential series will also feature the couples' teen daughter and son, Ebony and Les.
The currently untitled show, will be penned by the award-waining author behind The Turner House,Angela Flournoy. Rae expressed her enthusiasm about working with the talented writer in a statement to Deadline. "I'm so thrilled to be working with Angela," Rae told Deadline. "I was a huge fan of The Turner House and we feel so lucky to bring her beautiful storytelling to HBO."
It's common knowledge that Issa Rae is a comedic genius. We can't wait to see her branch out into drama. Both Rae and Flornoy are shared their mutual excitement for the project on Twitter.r
My L.A kinfolk! @angelaflournoy is such a wonderful writer. So happy to help bring this new project to life.
Also, read #TheTurnerHouse. https://t.co/5BvFiUfXJt
— Issa Rae (@IssaRae) October 24, 2017
Been a fan of @IssaRae since we were LA transplants in NYC a decade ago. Working with her (for @HBO!) on this has been so surreal. 💁🏾❤️💁🏾 https://t.co/4GwUQUrjbD
— Angela Flournoy (@angelaflournoy) October 23, 2017
Fans of are undoubtedly excited about the upcoming show as well. We'll basically watch any and everything that has Issa Rae's imprint on it.
pic.twitter.com/JQQJwp0Sd9
— Jelly (@milkyway_1799) October 24, 2017
Several folks are even trying to get casted in the series—I mean, you never know, with Twitter anything is possible.
So...can you cast me 🤷🏽♀️
— 🥔 (@yannaaaa___) October 24, 2017
okay but can y'all hire me & @ashleeonairpic.twitter.com/QtjsrFKoY5
— ✌️ (@Its_Just_Jordyn) October 24, 2017
Sooo when auditions?? pic.twitter.com/4DzWGEt43N
— LeeJanéLouise (@LeeJaneLouise) October 24, 2017