The Origins of John Singleton's Snowfall Empire
John Singleton, a renowned director, initially dismissed television, comparing it to selling drugs:
Once you get in, there’s no getting out.However, he later dabbled in TV, signing a seven-figure development and production deal with Warner Bros. TV in 1997.
Singleton's early TV endeavors included a six-episode commitment for CRASH, a drama about the LAPD SWAT team, and a show with Tyger Williams at FX. He also sold a drama called Trade to Showtime in 2007.
Despite his initial reservations, Singleton went on to create one of the most important shows about Black Los Angeles, Snowfall, for the small screen.
Author's summary: John Singleton's TV empire originated from his early dealings with Warner Bros. TV.
- 1997: Signed a seven-figure development and production deal with Warner Bros. TV
- 1998: Procured a six-episode commitment for CRASH
- 2000s: Developed a show with Tyger Williams at FX
- 2007: Sold an hour-long drama called Trade to Showtime
More News
- Redistricting Task Force grapples with Vermont's 'uniqueness'
- ‘Humbled’ VJ gets national honour
- Premier League: Hearts back to winning ways, Aduana shine on the road, Bechem United break winless run
- The study that estimates the numbers of Russian dead in Ukraine at 219,000
- Spurs humbled at home as Aston Villa hit back to win 2-1
- The study that estimates the numbers of Russian dead in Ukraine at 219,000