Stacey Sher, the two-time Oscar-nominated producer behind films and shows such as Django Unchained and Reno 911, has signed a first-look deal with MGM Television, the studio announced on Monday.
Under the agreement, Sher will develop and produce television series for both MGM Television and Prime Video.
Sher’s Career and Achievements
Sher’s work spans more than two dozen films that have collectively grossed nearly $2.7 billion at the global box office. Her film credits include:
- Pulp Fiction
- Django Unchained
- The Hateful Eight
- Erin Brockovich
- Garden State
- Get Shorty
- Gattaca
In television, she has executive produced FX’s limited series Mrs. America, AMC’s Into the Badlands, Comedy Central’s Reno 911, and Netflix’s Skylanders Academy.
Sher also produced A24’s Heretic, starring Hugh Grant, and is currently producing the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios film Verity. Based on the Colleen Hoover book of the same name, the movie will be directed by Michael Showalter and stars Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett.
Industry Praise for Sher’s Work
“Stacey is a visionary producer with an extraordinary track record of bringing bold, culturally resonant stories to life across film and television. Her ability to champion distinctive voices and deliver unforgettable storytelling has shaped some of the most iconic projects of the past three decades. We’re thrilled to partner with her and look forward to the incredible stories we’ll create together for our global audience.”
— Lindsay Sloane, Head of MGM Television
Key Collaborators
Katie Aquino serves as the Creative Executive of Film and Television at Sher’s Shiny Penny. Aquino was an associate producer on Heretic and will produce Verity as well as Amazon MGM Studios’ reimagining of Baby Boom.
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