Minear Signs Overall Deal With Fox
Tim Minear, showrunner on Fox drama 9-1-1 and executive producer on American Horror Story, has signed a new overall deal with Fox. He works with Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk on both series.
“Tim is one of Ryan and Brad’s most trusted collaborators on both FX’s No. 1 series, American Horror Story and Fox’s No. 1 series,9-1-1. He’s a brilliant writer who is endlessly creative and can do just about anything,” said Jonnie Davis, president of 20th Century Fox Television, creative affairs. “Keeping him at 20th was a huge priority for us and for Ryan and Brad, and this deal ensures these two prized series remain strong for years to come.”
Related: Related: Fox Secures More Than 100 Licensing Deals for ‘9-1-1’
Minear was also showrunner on FX’s Feud: Bette and Joan.
“I'm pleased to be able continue my collaboration with 20th, Dana [Walden] and Gary [Newman] and Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk,” said Minear. “And I wasn't about to give up this parking space.”
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Michael Malone is content director at B+C and Multichannel News. He joined B+C in 2005 and has covered network programming, including entertainment, news and sports on broadcast, cable and streaming; and local broadcast television, including writing the "Local News Close-Up" market profiles. He also hosted the podcasts "Busted Pilot" and "Series Business." His journalism has also appeared in The New York Times, The L.A. Times, The Boston Globe and New York magazine.