‘The Rookie’ & ‘The Recruit’ Creator Alexi Hawley Inks New Overall Deal With Lionsgate Television
After Lionsgate acquired eOne, Lionsgate Television secured a deal with Alexi Hawley, the top TV creator at eOne. Hawley, known for his work on "The Rookie" and "The Recruit," signed an exclusive agreement with Lionsgate. Additionally, he is involved in a new drama series called "The Envoy." Hawley had previously signed deals with eOne, which were carried over to Lionsgate post-merger. Lionsgate, which recently restructured its deals, has Hawley working on a new project, "The Envoy," based on a real-life hostage recovery story.
Hawley expressed his excitement about continuing to collaborate with Lionsgate, stating that the studio is a great creative partner. Under the new agreement, Hawley will work on existing projects like "The Rookie," "The Recruit," and "The Envoy," while also developing new projects through his company, Perfectman Pictures. Lionsgate's interest in building franchises may lead to the exploration of a new "Rookie" spinoff.
Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate Television Group Chair & Chief Creative Officer, praised Hawley's talent and contribution to "The Rookie" franchise, emphasizing his importance as a creative partner for future endeavors.
Source: Deadline
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