Robin Thede, creator and star of “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” has set a new comedy series for development at HBO.
The half-hour project is titled “Disengagement,” and centers on the prestigious Cole family after a very public and embarrassing business implosion shatters their perfect Midwest image. Per the logline, it was just an image, because behind closed doors, even their dysfunction has dysfunction, proving family is the ultimate pyramid scheme.
Thede serves as writer and executive producer of the series, which she is developing via the overall deal she signed with HBO in 2022. Meghan Cheek produces on behalf of For Better or Words, Inc.
Thede began her career performing sketch comedy and went on to write for programs like the BET Awards and the NAACP Image Awards. When she joined the staff of “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore,” she became the first Black women ever to serve as...
The half-hour project is titled “Disengagement,” and centers on the prestigious Cole family after a very public and embarrassing business implosion shatters their perfect Midwest image. Per the logline, it was just an image, because behind closed doors, even their dysfunction has dysfunction, proving family is the ultimate pyramid scheme.
Thede serves as writer and executive producer of the series, which she is developing via the overall deal she signed with HBO in 2022. Meghan Cheek produces on behalf of For Better or Words, Inc.
Thede began her career performing sketch comedy and went on to write for programs like the BET Awards and the NAACP Image Awards. When she joined the staff of “The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore,” she became the first Black women ever to serve as...
- 3/23/2023
- by Selome Hailu
- Variety Film + TV
Robin Thede will write and executive produce a new comedy series titled “Disengagement” at HBO, the network announced Thursday.
The half-hour comedy series, which is currently in development, follows the chaos stirred up within the Cole family after a business deal gone wrong and shatters the perfectly curated image they’ve spent years building.
The official logline from HBO is as follows: “‘Disengagement’ centers on the prestigious Cole family after a very public and embarrassing business implosion shatters their perfect Midwest image. And it was just an image, because behind closed doors, even their dysfunction has dysfunction, proving family is the ultimate pyramid scheme.”
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In addition to Thede, Meghan Cheek is attached to the project to produce through For Better or Words, Inc.
The comedy series marks Thede’s latest collaboration with...
The half-hour comedy series, which is currently in development, follows the chaos stirred up within the Cole family after a business deal gone wrong and shatters the perfectly curated image they’ve spent years building.
The official logline from HBO is as follows: “‘Disengagement’ centers on the prestigious Cole family after a very public and embarrassing business implosion shatters their perfect Midwest image. And it was just an image, because behind closed doors, even their dysfunction has dysfunction, proving family is the ultimate pyramid scheme.”
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Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen’s Comedy Series ‘Platonic’ Sets May Premiere Date at Apple TV+
In addition to Thede, Meghan Cheek is attached to the project to produce through For Better or Words, Inc.
The comedy series marks Thede’s latest collaboration with...
- 3/23/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
HBO is developing the new comedy series Disengagement from writer and executive producer Robin Thede (A Black Lady Sketch Show).
The half-hour project comes after Thede who signed a three-year overall deal in May 2022 to develop projects for HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bros. Television.
Disengagement centers on the prestigious Cole family after a very public and embarrassing business implosion shattered their perfect Midwest image. And it was just an image, because, behind closed doors, even their dysfunction has dysfunction, proving family is the ultimate pyramid scheme.
Thede will serve as writer and executive producer of the series; Meghan Cheek will produce through Thede’s production company, For Better or Words, Inc.
Thede is a comedian, writer, actor, and producer. Five-time Emmy-nominee, Thede is the creator, showrunner, executive producer, writer, and star of HBO’s sketch comedy series, A Black Lady Sketch Show. A Black Lady Sketch Show is the...
The half-hour project comes after Thede who signed a three-year overall deal in May 2022 to develop projects for HBO, HBO Max, and Warner Bros. Television.
Disengagement centers on the prestigious Cole family after a very public and embarrassing business implosion shattered their perfect Midwest image. And it was just an image, because, behind closed doors, even their dysfunction has dysfunction, proving family is the ultimate pyramid scheme.
Thede will serve as writer and executive producer of the series; Meghan Cheek will produce through Thede’s production company, For Better or Words, Inc.
Thede is a comedian, writer, actor, and producer. Five-time Emmy-nominee, Thede is the creator, showrunner, executive producer, writer, and star of HBO’s sketch comedy series, A Black Lady Sketch Show. A Black Lady Sketch Show is the...
- 3/23/2023
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Robin Thede is branching out at HBO.
The creator and star of A Black Lady Sketch Show is developing a half-hour comedy series for the premium cable outlet. It’s called Disengagement and will track a prominent family’s fall from grace. The project falls under the overall deal Thede signed with HBO in 2022, under which she will develop projects exclusively for HBO, HBO Max and sibling studio Warner Bros. Television.
News of the new project comes a few weeks ahead of the premiere of A Black Lady Sketch Show’s fourth season, which is set to premiere April 14.
The logline for the project reads, “Disengagement centers on the prestigious Cole family after a very public and embarrassing business implosion shatters their perfect Midwest image. And it was just an image, because behind closed doors, even their dysfunction has dysfunction, proving family is the ultimate pyramid scheme.”
Thede is writing...
The creator and star of A Black Lady Sketch Show is developing a half-hour comedy series for the premium cable outlet. It’s called Disengagement and will track a prominent family’s fall from grace. The project falls under the overall deal Thede signed with HBO in 2022, under which she will develop projects exclusively for HBO, HBO Max and sibling studio Warner Bros. Television.
News of the new project comes a few weeks ahead of the premiere of A Black Lady Sketch Show’s fourth season, which is set to premiere April 14.
The logline for the project reads, “Disengagement centers on the prestigious Cole family after a very public and embarrassing business implosion shatters their perfect Midwest image. And it was just an image, because behind closed doors, even their dysfunction has dysfunction, proving family is the ultimate pyramid scheme.”
Thede is writing...
- 3/23/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Robin Thede is staffing up her Warner Bros. TV-based production company.
The Emmy-nominated creator of A Black Lady Sketch Show has recruited Meghan Cheek to serve as vp development at her L.A.-based For Better or Words banner.
Cheek, who comes to the company after serving as director of film and TV development for Grlbnd Media, will be charged with developing original content with a focus on diverse, emerging and female voices. Before Grlbnd Media, Cheek had development roles at Spyglass Media Group and Saturday Night Live.
Thede’s For Better or Words is dedicated to subverting traditional narratives ...
The Emmy-nominated creator of A Black Lady Sketch Show has recruited Meghan Cheek to serve as vp development at her L.A.-based For Better or Words banner.
Cheek, who comes to the company after serving as director of film and TV development for Grlbnd Media, will be charged with developing original content with a focus on diverse, emerging and female voices. Before Grlbnd Media, Cheek had development roles at Spyglass Media Group and Saturday Night Live.
Thede’s For Better or Words is dedicated to subverting traditional narratives ...
- 4/14/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Robin Thede is staffing up her Warner Bros. TV-based production company.
The Emmy-nominated creator of A Black Lady Sketch Show has recruited Meghan Cheek to serve as vp development at her L.A.-based For Better or Words banner.
Cheek, who comes to the company after serving as director of film and TV development for Grlbnd Media, will be charged with developing original content with a focus on diverse, emerging and female voices. Before Grlbnd Media, Cheek had development roles at Spyglass Media Group and Saturday Night Live.
Thede’s For Better or Words is dedicated to subverting traditional narratives ...
The Emmy-nominated creator of A Black Lady Sketch Show has recruited Meghan Cheek to serve as vp development at her L.A.-based For Better or Words banner.
Cheek, who comes to the company after serving as director of film and TV development for Grlbnd Media, will be charged with developing original content with a focus on diverse, emerging and female voices. Before Grlbnd Media, Cheek had development roles at Spyglass Media Group and Saturday Night Live.
Thede’s For Better or Words is dedicated to subverting traditional narratives ...
- 4/14/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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