Michaela Coel rejected Netflix deal that “exploited” her

Mara Brock Akil, the creator/showrunner behind such series as Girlfriends, The Game and Being Mary Jane, has tapped former AMC exec Susie Fitzgerald to run her story27 banner.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterMara Brock Akil has launched the new production company story27 under her previously announced overall deal at Netflix. In addition, Akil has hired Susie Fitzgerald as president of development and production.“At story27, thoughtful and entertaining projects centering the humanity of the marginalized is the priority and that starts with identifying the best and most unique storytellers,” Akil said.

Michaela Coel admitted it would take her "a couple of days to digest" being at the Primetime Emmy Awards. The 33-year-old star's series 'I May Destroy You' - which she wrote, co-directed, executive produced and starred in - was nominated for four honours at Sunday's (19.

Michaela Coel shared an inspirational speech as she picked up a gong at the Emmy Awards overnight.The 33 year old made history as she became the first black woman to win an Emmy award for Limited Series Writing. Michaela created, wrote and starred in series I May Destroy You, which follows a young writer, played by Michaela, struggling with questions of identity and consent after she was raped.

Michaela Coel shared some powerful words while picking up the award for outstanding writing for a limited series, movie, or dramatic special during Sunday night’s Emmy Awards. 

Michaela Coel made Emmys history on Sunday night.

The 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards was a “Crown” -ing achievement for Netflix. The streaming service won Best Drama Series (“The Crown”) and Limited Series or Anthology Series (“The Queen’s Gambit”) for the first time in their history.

Michaela Coel is an Emmy winner!

, which centers on a London writer who struggles to remember the hazy events of a night out. “I think that this is the tip of the iceberg in terms of using fiction to really bring audiences to quite personal, challenging and dark places and asking audiences to question the world around them,” Coel told .

Michaela Coel delivered an inspiring speech while accepting the award for Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie at the 2021 Emmys on Sunday night.

Michaela Coel turns heads on the red carpet in a neon yellow look at the 2021 Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 19) at The Event Deck at L.A. Live in Los Angeles.

Schitt’s Creek co-creator and star Dan Levy has reportedly landed a huge new deal with Netflix.As reported in Variety, the deal will see him write, direct, produce and star in an upcoming new romantic comedy for the streaming giants.While details of the deal are under wraps, Variety report that sources say it will see Levy work across both television and film for the streamer.It is thought that work on the new projects will begin next year.Last year, Levy teased the possibility of a spin-off

Love Island star Dale Mehmet shared snaps across his Instagram showing off his night out at the new mini golf Golf Fang in Glasgow. Golf Fang opened in Glasgow September 2 as an adults only crazy golf, featuring extras including a life-size hamster cage, a Breaking Bad meth lab, the Wee Jimmy Kyle Show and the Old College Bar to keep punters entertained while they play.

Kate Aurthur editorOne year after “Schitt’s Creek” had its historic sweep at the Emmys — becoming the first comedy to win every major award — its co-creator Dan Levy has signed a new deal with Netflix.In the deal, which is said to be eight figures under competitive circumstances, Levy will work on both movies and television (the TV part will begin in July of next year, after Levy’s deal with ABC Signature ends).

The 2021 Television Critics Association Award winners have been announced and Ted Lasso, Michaela Cole, and Jean Smart are among its top honorees.