or


[01/27/22 - 11:00 AM]
NBCUniversal Signs Talent Holding Deal with Retta
"I've spent most of my career working with NBCUniversal and I was lucky to have my first series regular role on 'Parks,' which continues to be beloved by a dedicated fan base," Retta said.

[via press release from NBC]

NBCUNIVERSAL SIGNS TALENT HOLDING DEAL WITH RETTA

NBCUniversal has entered a talent-holding deal with Retta, co-star of NBC and Universal Television's acclaimed hits "Good Girls" and "Parks and Recreation."

Under the terms of the deal, Retta will collaborate exclusively with NBCU Television and Streaming Entertainment as well as Universal Television (a division of Universal Studio Group) to find projects where she can star on the company's entertainment platforms -NBC, Bravo, E!, Oxygen, SYFY, Universal Kids, USA Network and Peacock.

"I've spent most of my career working with NBCUniversal and I was lucky to have my first series regular role on 'Parks,' which continues to be beloved by a dedicated fan base," Retta said. "It was a love for Donna Meagle that motivated Marti Noxon's preteen daughter to encourage her mom to put me on 'Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce.' 'Girlfriends' allowed me to do drama, which in turn allowed Jenna Bans to see me as Ruby Hill, giving me one of my favorite roles yet. Plus, I have a forever love for (casting EVP) Grace Wu, who gave me my first industry meeting after seeing me do stand-up at the Hollywood Improv all those years ago. It's a cozy and familiar place for me."

"Having met Retta over 20 years ago, it's been a joy to watch her evolve from hilarious stand-up, to an accomplished and compelling actor in both comedy and drama," said Grace Wu, Executive Vice President, Casting, Entertainment Content, NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. "I don't think there's anything she can't do, and we are thrilled to find her next amazing role in the NBCU universe."

"Retta is such a dynamic performer and one of our all-time favorites at Universal Television," said Beth Klein, Executive Vice President, Talent and Casting, Universal Television. "The possibilities with her are truly endless and we're looking forward to collaborating with her on this next chapter."

Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group, is one of the largest and most successful television production companies in the United States. The studio currently produces more than 50 primetime comedies and dramas as well as late-night programs for a variety of network, cable and digital platforms. Acclaimed series produced by Universal Television include "Hacks," "Never Have I Ever," "Girls5eva," "Rutherford Falls," "Kenan," "Schmigadoon!," "Mr. Mayor," "Young Rock," "Saved By the Bell," "New Amsterdam," "Master of None," "Russian Doll," "The Equalizer" and Dick Wolf's enormously successful "Law & Order," "Chicago" and "FBI"-branded series.

The NBCUniversal Television and Streaming Entertainment portfolio is comprised of eight dynamic platforms including #1 broadcast network NBC, leading cable networks Bravo, E!, Oxygen, SYFY, Universal Kids and USA Network, and streaming service Peacock.

ABOUT RETTA

Actress and comedian Retta has delighted audiences with her performance aptitude and comedy precision, establishing herself as a consistent first pick for Hollywood. She most recently starred as Ruby on the NBC hit series "Good Girls" and also appeared in the 2019 hit comedy "Good Boys," which opened #1 at the box office. Audiences also related to her as Barbara on the Bravo hit series "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce," a drama that explored female friendships and the post-divorce ups and downs. Retta spent a memorable seven seasons playing beloved office mate Donna Meagle on NBC's critically acclaimed comedy "Parks and Recreation."

In addition to numerous film and television credits, Retta is also a critically acclaimed author, publishing "So Close to Being the Sh*t Y'all Don't Even Know," and is the title voice on the successful Audible Original audiobook "Tinaca Jones."

Retta's endless entertaining prowess and comedic vigor keeps both her devoted following and Hollywood captivated. She currently resides in Los Angeles.





  [january 2022]  
S
M
T
W
T
F
S
      


· GIRLFRIENDS' GUIDE TO DIVORCE (BRAVO)
· GOOD GIRLS (NBC)
· PARKS & RECREATION (NBC)





[11/04/24 - 04:01 PM]
Video: "Zombieverse 2: New Blood" - Official Trailer - Netflix
The groundbreaking K-zombie series returns bolder than ever, with enhanced zombies, new members and wilder quests full of non-stop thrills and laughter.

[11/04/24 - 02:01 PM]
"Outer Banks" Renewed for Fifth and Final Season Following Fan Celebrations at Poguelandia and Multi-Country Pogue Tour
The news comes two days after the second Poguelandia: An Outer Banks Experience, held November 2 at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

[11/04/24 - 01:31 PM]
Acorn TV's Hit Detective Crime Drama "Dalgliesh" Returns with All-New Episodes Monday, December 2
Season 3 is made up of three distinct mysteries, each two episodes long.

[11/04/24 - 12:01 PM]
NBC Unveils Lineup of New and Returning Beloved Holiday Programming
New programming for 2024 includes "Jimmy Fallon's Holiday Seasoning Spectacular" and "A Motown Christmas," hosted by Smokey Robinson and Halle Bailey.

[11/04/24 - 11:01 AM]
The Final Bell: Production Begins for the Third and Final Season of "Heartbreak High"
In Season 3, it's time for Hartley High's graduating class to say 'goodbye' to school, and 'hello' to adulthood!

[11/04/24 - 11:01 AM]
NBC's "The Voice" Taps Music Icon Sting and Multi-Hyphenate Jennifer Hudson as Season 26 Mega Mentors
Hudson joins Michael Bublé and Reba McEntire while Sting joins coaches Snoop Dogg and Gwen Stefani to mentor the remaining artists as each team prepares for the Knockouts, beginning Monday, November 11.

[11/04/24 - 10:31 AM]
Aussie Luke Hemsworth Joins the Cast of Prime Video's Global Hit Series "Deadloch" Season Two
Hemsworth will join lead cast members Kate Box, Madeleine Sami, Nina Oyama and Alicia Gardiner.

[11/04/24 - 08:32 AM]
Netflix Announces Release of the Documentary "Avicii - I'm Tim" and Avicii's Last Show from Ibiza's Ushuaia
The documentary "Avicii - I'm Tim" and "Avicii - My Last Show" will launch globally on Netflix on December 31.

[11/04/24 - 08:31 AM]
Video: "Countdown: Paul vs. Tyson" - Narrator Announcement, Sneak Peek & Key Art Debut
Ice T will narrate the three-part follow-doc leading up to the Netflix and MVP's heavyweight boxing mega-event.

[11/04/24 - 08:02 AM]
"La Liberacion" Will Premiere Exclusively on Prime Video on January 17
The unique series created and directed by noted filmmaker Alejandra Márquez Abella premieres January 17 on Prime Video.

[11/04/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenet Ramsey" - Official Trailer - Netflix
On December 26, 1996, John and Patsy Ramsey woke up the morning after a loving family Christmas to discover their youngest child, six-year-old JonBenét, was missing, a chilling ransom note left downstairs.

[11/04/24 - 08:01 AM]
Video: "The Night Before Christmas in Wonderland" - Official Trailer - Hulu
St Nick (voiced by Gerard Butler) receives a delayed letter on Christmas Eve from the Princess of Hearts.

[11/03/24 - 07:30 PM]
Video: AMC Networks Releases a First Look at Season Three of "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon"
Starring Norman Reedus and Melissa McBride as the beloved characters "Daryl Dixon" and "Carol Peletier," the new season is set to premiere in 2025 on AMC and AMC+.

[11/02/24 - 06:12 PM]
Video: "Outer Banks" Season 4 - Part 2 Official Trailer - Netflix
Buried secrets surface as the Pogues race to find a legendary artifact - with a dangerous gang of rival treasure hunters hot on their trail.

[11/01/24 - 03:15 PM]
ABC News Studios Announces "Price of Fame: The Liam Payne Story - A Special Edition of 20/20," Airing Nov. 3 at 10 P.M. EST on ABC
The one-hour special explores Liam Payne's meteoric rise to celebrity as a member of boy band One Direction and his personal journey, including his struggles with mental health and the pressures of stardom, as well as his efforts to reinvent himself as a solo artist.