Gandja Monteiro, who has gained recognition for her work on Starz’s series “Vida,” will direct Universal Pictures’ “Talent Show,” based on an idea by Duane Adler from the “Step Up” franchise.Lena Waithe wrote the latest version of the script, with an earlier version by Adler.
“The Hate U Give” producers George Tillman Jr.
and Robert Teitel will produce for their State Street Pictures.
Waithe will executive produce.The pic tells the story of a failed songwriter who returns home to Chicago to lead a group of at-risk youth in their annual talent show.
Senior executive vice president of production Erik Baiers and senior vice president of production Sara Scott will oversee the project on behalf of Universal.
Jay Marcus, who runs development at State Street Pictures, will oversee on behalf of the company.This marks another strong move by Universal and studio chairman Donna Langley in diversifying its
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