“Pose” Creator Inks Overall Deal With 20th Century Fox Television

Mj Rodriguez in "Pose"

Pose creator Steven Canals teams with 20th Century Fox Television. 

Multiple outlets confirm that Canals has inked an overall deal with the Disney backed studio. Under the deal, Canals will create and develop new projects for the TV studio. 

“Steven is the embodiment of the original voice we’re always looking for at this studio and like so many others I was captivated by his groundbreaking and award-winning series Pose,” said Carolyn Cassidy, President of Creative Affairs, 20th Century Fox TV. Howard [Kurtzman] and I couldn’t be happier that he chose 20th to develop his new projects and feel extremely lucky to be in business with this gifted and talented writer whose storytelling is as specific as it is universally relatable.”

“For this Bronx bred storyteller, I’m thrilled by this new chapter,” said Canals. “Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined having supportive co-conspirators like Dana Walden, Craig Hunegs, Carolyn Cassidy, Howard Kurtzman, and their teams. I’m grateful to be partnering with 20th to continue creating original content that centers diverse voices and moves the industry’s needle toward more inclusion and equity.”

Canals, whose the co-creator of the award-winning FX drama and serves as its showrunner will continue to oversee the series.

Pose Canals’ first show, made history boasting the largest number of trans actors in series-regular roles ever.