“The Sopranos” and “The Many Saints Of Newark” creator David Chase has signed a lucrative first-look deal with WarnerMedia. The five year deal will have David Chase develop content for various WarnerMedia platforms, namely HBO, HBO Max and Warner Bros. Pictures.
“The Many Saints of Newark” opened in theatres today, along with a simultaneous release on HBO Max. The film is a prequel to the super successful HBO series “Sopranos”, co-written by David Chase and Lawrence Konner.
Toby Emmerich, Chairman, Warner Bros. Pictures Group, said on the signing of the first-look deal, “David has a singular voice and is a gifted writer and filmmaker. His work is pure and authentic, and highly compelling for a broad audience. The critical reception of ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ speaks to David’s mastery of both film and television. We are thrilled to keep David in the Warner Bros. family.”
Said Casey Bloys, Chief Content Officer, HBO and HBO Max, “David Chase is one of the most gifted storytellers working in the film and television industry. HBO has had a long and celebrated creative partnership with David, and this deal affords us a wonderful opportunity to continue this relationship at HBO and HBO Max.”
Signing David Chase for a first-look deal is a formidable catch for WarnerMedia, as it looks to strengthen its position in a cluttered streaming market and with the film industry in a state of flux.