Kenya Barris: Charting New Paths with WME
Kenya Barris, the Emmy-winning dynamo behind the television hit ‘Black-ish’, has made a significant move in his career by signing with WME, after a fruitful stint with CAA. Barris’s transition to WME comes as he continues to solidify his status as one of the most prolific writers and producers in the industry.
📺 A Legacy with ‘Black-ish’: Barris’s ‘Black-ish’ concluded its successful run in 2022, leaving behind a legacy as a groundbreaking network comedy. The show, celebrated for its insightful humor and cultural impact, earned multiple Emmy nominations for Best Comedy. Its spin-off, ‘Grown-ish’, continues to capture audiences on Freeform, with its final season set to air in 2024.
🎥 Making Waves in Film: On the film front, Barris has been equally impactful. He recently produced and wrote the reboot of 20th Century’s ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ and directed, wrote, and produced the Netflix comedy ‘You People’, starring Eddie Murphy and Jonah Hill. The latter has emerged as one of Netflix’s top titles of the year.
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