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Etan Frankel Signs First-Look Deal with Fox Entertainment

2/25/2026

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Etan Frankel, known for 'Joe vs. Carole' and 'Shameless,' signed a first-look deal with Fox Entertainment Studios.
He will develop scripted series across genres, focusing on premium drama and creator-driven content.
Hannah Pillemer, Fox's head of scripted, praised Frankel's storytelling and leadership.
Frankel also serves as showrunner and executive producer on Netflix's 'Prism.'
He had a deal with Universal Content Productions, including 'Sorry for Your Loss' and 'Friday Night Lights.'

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Story summary

Etan Frankel, known for 'Joe vs. Carole' and 'Shameless,' signed a first-look deal with Fox Entertainment Studios.
He will develop scripted series across genres, focusing on premium drama and creator-driven content.
Hannah Pillemer, Fox's head of scripted, praised Frankel's storytelling and leadership.
Frankel also serves as showrunner and executive producer on Netflix's 'Prism.'
He had a deal with Universal Content Productions, including 'Sorry for Your Loss' and 'Friday Night Lights.'