George Stephanopulos & Ali Wentworth Launch BedBy8 Production Company, Set ‘Let’s Not Do This Again’ & ‘Intelligence’ As First Projects
02.12.2022 - 20:37
/ deadline.com
EXCLUSIVE: George Stephanopoulos and Ali Wentworth have launched BedBy8, a production company focused on scripted television projects, limited series and documentaries. Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco serves as President of the company.
BedBy8 already has two projects in development at 20th Television. The first is Let’s Not Do This Again, based on Grant Ginder’s book, with Jenni Konner attached to write and executive produce, which has has been set up at Hulu. The second is Intelligence, a dark comedy based on the book by Susan Hasler, with JJ Philbin & David Feeney writing and executive producing. Husband-and-wife duo Stephanopoulos and Wentworth as well as Mastromonaco executive produce both projects for BedBy8.
The new company expands Stephanopoulos’ Disney footprint to the scripted side of the company while also doubling up on his nonfiction/documentary efforts. He anchors ABC News’ Good Morning America and This Week with George Stephanopoulos and also leads George Stephanopoulos Prods., a production unit within ABC News that focuses on nonfiction long-form projects.
“George and I have always been storytellers. Different lanes, of course, he collected and told stories on a global stage and I through my books, acting and podcast,” said Wentworth.“ Together, we encompass so many narratives that we feel are integral to the time we are in. With maybe a few jokes.”
Added Stephanopoulos, “We are so excited to draw on our experiences and passions to bring compelling stories to life on the screen.”
Described as a crackling family satire set between New York and Paris, Let’s Not Do This Again revolves around Nancy Harrison, who is about to win the Senate Race until her daughter Greta makes