“Atlanta” executive producer Paul Simms has signed an overall television deal with FX Productions.
Simms will develop, write and produce television projects exclusively for FXP. He will also continue with his role on the Golden Globe-winning comedy from creator and star Donald Glover.
“We’ve had a great experience working with Paul on ‘Atlanta,’” said Nick Grad, co-president of original programming for FX Networks and FX Productions. “Paul has a track record of success and we look forward to him developing new projects for FXP.”
Simms created the NBC comedy “NewsRadio” and has also written for “The Larry Sanders Show,” “Flight of the Conchords,” “Girls” and “Late Night With David Letterman.”