FX Inks TV Production Deal With Alex Garland

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FX Productions has signed writer/director/producer Alex Garland to an exclusive television production deal.

Under the new deal, Garland – who was nominated for a 2016 Academy Award for his work on the sci-fi film Ex Machina -- will develop, write and produce television projects exclusively for FX Productions, according to company officials.

Along with Ex Machina, which garnered Garland a DGA Award and three BAFTA Award nominations, Garland’s other film work includes 28 Days Later, Sunshine, Never Let Me Go, Dredd the forthcoming Annihilation, said FX. 

"Alex’s gifts as a writer have long been apparent, and he made a huge impression with his directorial debut Ex Machina. We are thrilled that he is bringing his talents as a writer and director to television through FX Productions,” said FX Networks and FX Productions co-president of original programming Eric Schrier in a prepared statement. “We have enormous respect for his uncompromising creative vision and we look forward to supporting his original and bold ideas.” 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.