Paramount Skydance Lands Jon M. Chu in Three-Year Deal for Film and TV Projects
Director Jon M. Chu is making a high-profile move to Paramount Skydance, where he has signed a multi-year first-look deal that will see him produce film and television projects through his production banner Electric Somewhere.
The deal, which goes into effect on January 2, marks a significant coup for the studio as it looks to expand its slate of talent. Chu's production company will be based on the Paramount lot and will work closely with key executives, including Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein at Paramount Pictures, Don Granger at Motion Picture Group, and Matt Thunell at Paramount Television Studios.
The move comes at a time when Chu is riding high on the success of his latest film, "Wicked: For Good," which has broken box office records and garnered awards buzz. The film's predecessor, the 2024 adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, became the highest-grossing film adaptation of a Broadway musical ever, earning over $756 million worldwide.
Chu is no stranger to big-screen success, having previously directed "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," both of which were released at Warner Bros. under an earlier deal with his production company. He is also set to helm stage-to-screen adaptations of Britney Spears' biopic, a live-action Hot Wheels movie, and Dr. Seuss's "Oh the Places You'll Go."
The new deal comes as Chu's star continues to rise, and he joins an impressive roster of talent at Paramount Skydance, including the Duffer brothers, James Mangold, Will Smith, among others.
Director Jon M. Chu is making a high-profile move to Paramount Skydance, where he has signed a multi-year first-look deal that will see him produce film and television projects through his production banner Electric Somewhere.
The deal, which goes into effect on January 2, marks a significant coup for the studio as it looks to expand its slate of talent. Chu's production company will be based on the Paramount lot and will work closely with key executives, including Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein at Paramount Pictures, Don Granger at Motion Picture Group, and Matt Thunell at Paramount Television Studios.
The move comes at a time when Chu is riding high on the success of his latest film, "Wicked: For Good," which has broken box office records and garnered awards buzz. The film's predecessor, the 2024 adaptation starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, became the highest-grossing film adaptation of a Broadway musical ever, earning over $756 million worldwide.
Chu is no stranger to big-screen success, having previously directed "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," both of which were released at Warner Bros. under an earlier deal with his production company. He is also set to helm stage-to-screen adaptations of Britney Spears' biopic, a live-action Hot Wheels movie, and Dr. Seuss's "Oh the Places You'll Go."
The new deal comes as Chu's star continues to rise, and he joins an impressive roster of talent at Paramount Skydance, including the Duffer brothers, James Mangold, Will Smith, among others.
... it makes me wonder what draws someone like him to a new creative home 
... is it the thrill of new projects? the freedom to explore different genres and styles? or maybe just the chance to collaborate with other visionaries who share his passion for storytelling 
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... it's like they want to tell a different kind of story one that reflects the world we live in today 
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... I guess only time will tell, but one thing's for sure - with Chu behind the lens, we can expect some amazing things 
he's gonna make some amazing films n tv shows thru his production co electric somewhere lol what a name btw its like hes tryna confuse ppl or wut 
. anywayz im lovin this move, changethegame 4 them! 
and who doesnt wanna see will smith n josh baskin workin together on somethin?? 
And now with his new deal, I reckon we'll be seeing even more exciting projects come out of Electric Somewhere. The fact that he'll be working closely with key execs at Paramount is a win-win for both sides - Chu gets to work on high-profile projects and the studio gets a talented director-producer on board. Can't wait to see what he has in store for us! 
. So Jon M. Chu is just going to make a bunch of soulless movies and TV shows and rake it in? No thanks. And what's with all these "stage-to-screen" adaptations? Just a fancy way of saying they're milking the original creators for everything they've got 
. I mean, Britney Spears' biopic? Really? Can't wait to see that trainwreck 
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they're getting jon m chu on board which means we're gonna see some serious quality content coming out of that studio ASAP! his latest film "wicked: for good" was a game changer and i'm so down to see what he's got cooking with his new deal. electric somewhere is about to become the go-to production banner for all things pop culture 
just saw this news and I'm low-key freaking out about Jon M Chu joining Paramount Skydance!!! 
️ I think this is a major win for Paramount Skydance - getting Jon M. Chu on board is a coup, especially considering his recent box office success and critically acclaimed films like "Wicked: For Good" & "Crazy Rich Asians". Having him produce film & TV projects through Electric Somewhere will not only bring in fresh talent but also tap into the Asian-American audience he's so skillfully catered to. With this deal, Paramount Skydance is positioning itself for a more inclusive storytelling approach and I'm excited to see what Chu brings to the table! 
... I'm all for supporting artists but let's not forget the toll it takes on our planet 
. and what's with Paramount Skydance trying to sign every big name? is that really how you make magic happen? 
just seems like a bunch of money being thrown around to me 
And what's with the weird timing? January 2nd, a whole year from now... does that sound like just a coincidence to u? 
. I mean, what's the point of having a first-look deal if it's just gonna lead to more franchise movies? Can't we get some original content for once? And btw, why do they always have to emphasize "high-profile move"? It's like they're trying to spin this as some kinda achievement 
. Anyway, I guess it's exciting for fans of Chu's work... but let's be real, most of us are just here for the box office smash 
and his track record speaks for itself. Crazy Rich Asians and In the Heights were huge hits at Warner Bros, so it's no wonder he's making the jump to Paramount Skydance. The fact that his production company will be based on the Paramount lot is a win-win for both parties - it'll give them access to key talent like Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein. With Chu on board, it looks like Paramount is serious about producing some high-quality content 
just saw this news about Jon M. chu joining paramount skydance and I'm HYPED! he's been killing it with his films like "crazy rich Asians" and "in the heights" so to see him teaming up with paramount is a big win for them. i'm loving that he's getting a multi-year deal too, means we'll be seeing more of his projects in the future 
. also, can't wait to see what he does with britney spears and dr. seuss biopics 
and I'm so hyped for the live-action Hot Wheels movie