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Ciara & Russell Wilson’s First-Look Deal with Amazon will Produce Scripted Series & Films via ‘Why Not You’ Productions
CANNES, FRANCE – JUNE 18: Ciara and Russell Wilson attend as Spotify hosts an evening of music with star-studded performances with Swizz Beatz and Nas during Cannes Lions 2019 at Spotify Beach on June 18, 2019 in Cannes, France. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Spotify)
Grammy-winning singer-actress Ciara and her husband, Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson, repped by CAA and Untitled, have signed a first-look deal with retail giant Amazon Studios, to produce scripted series and films via their ‘Why Not You Productions’.
According to Billboard, the Why Not You Foundation, a nonprofit where Ciara serves as a board member, was formed by Russell to empower young children.
The couple via a joint statement on Tuesday, said:
Jennifer Salke, Amazon Studios head also stated that “Russell and Ciara are a true powerhouse producing duo — both with extraordinary success in their respective careers on the field and the stage, their business ventures, and shared dedication to philanthropy. We share a passion for developing diverse and emotionally connecting stories that can inspire the world and spread positivity and hope. Our world certainly needs it.”
