Lauren Graham, best known for her starring role on
Gilmore Girls, has just signed a contract with NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios for a one-year exclusive talent and development deal.
The deal, which was announced by NBC Co-Chairman Ben Silverman and Casting Executive Vice President Marc Hirschfeld on September 18, is reportedly worth seven figures and calls for the network and its sibling studio to create a series project for the 40-year-old actress.
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greeneyes said:
I wonder if pilots for 08/09 season are gone? What a bummer it will be having to wait longer. :(
meimei42 said:
I hope we see something from this once the writers strike is over.
Guest said:
season seven was crap i loved gilmore girls but that wasnt worth waiting for how sad i could write better i...
"Lauren Graham is a fantastic actress and brilliant comedic voice. She's so respected in the industry and is a huge get for us. She's sure to be one of our next big NBC stars and we couldn't be more thrilled to be working with her," Silverman said.
"I cast Lauren on
NewsRadio, 3rd Rock from the Sun and
Seinfeld early on in her career," Hirschfeld added. "I've been pursuing her aggressively for the past several years after her outstanding work on
Gilmore Girls. She truly is a gifted television comedy star and we are thrilled to have her back on NBC."
Graham, who was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been nominated by several award-giving bodies most notably for portraying Lorelai Gilmore on
Gilmore Girls, which aired from 2000 to 2007. She has also served as the producer on the series and has created shows with her production banner, Good Game Productions. On the big screen, she has been featured in
Bad Santa, Because I Said So and her most recent movie,
Evan Almighty, in which she starred opposite
Steve Carell (
The Office).
As for her sentiments on the new venture, Graham is pleased and thrilled to be working with the network.
"I'm thrilled and flattered to be working with NBC. I am impressed by Ben Silverman's taste and vision for the network, and grateful to have had Marc Hirschfeld's support over the years. Also, after having spent so many years representing the frog on The WB, I am especially comforted to be part of the only other network with an animal mascot," Graham said.
-Kris De Leon, BuddyTV Staff Columnist
Source: NBC
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