Sharon Horgan has signed an exclusive two-year deal with Amazon Studios.
The actress and writer has also signed a first book deal with Amazon for her production company Merman, which she co-founded with Clelia Mountford.
This means that Amazon Studios will get first-look rights to Merman’s creative output to which Horgan is attached, and remake rights to Merman-produced TV shows.
“Sharon Horgan is one of the sharpest and most engaging actresses, writers, and directors working in television today. We are thrilled she is expanding her collaboration with us at Amazon to create new ground-breaking content,” said Sharon Tal Yguado, Head of Scripted Series, Amazon Studios.
“Her strong creative voice and storytelling sensibility have resonated with audiences globally and will make for outstanding shows for our Prime members.”
Sharon Horgan and Clelia Mountford added in a statement, “Amazon is at the forefront of ground-breaking television and Merman is delighted to be part of their remit to create unique content.”
“The team at Amazon have supported us since the inception of Catastrophe and we are thrilled to be working together. Also, all the free books and stuff is great.”
Sharon, who is the sister of rugby legend Shane Horgan, is best known for being the co-creator of the critically-acclaimed Channel 4 series Catastrophe, which she co-writes and co-stars with Rob Delaney.
Thanks to Catastrophe, the pair nabbed a BAFTA Television Craft award for Best Writer – Comedy.
The 47-year-old also received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series in 2016.
She is also the creator and executive producer of HBO comedy-drama Divorce, which stars Sarah Jessica Parker.
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