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Screenwriter William Yu Signs with Buchwald, Joins Peacock's The Burbs

4/17/2026

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William Yu, a screenwriter, has signed with Buchwald for representation, joining Bellevue and Jackoway Austen.
Yu will return as executive story editor for season 2 of Peacock's The Burbs.
Yu previously worked on Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist and Brilliant Minds.
Yu is developing a feature for CJ ENM.
Yu gained attention for #StarringJohnCho project, which highlighted Asian representation and was covered by The New York Times and CNN.

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Story summary

William Yu, a screenwriter, has signed with Buchwald for representation, joining Bellevue and Jackoway Austen.
Yu will return as executive story editor for season 2 of Peacock's The Burbs.
Yu previously worked on Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist and Brilliant Minds.
Yu is developing a feature for CJ ENM.
Yu gained attention for #StarringJohnCho project, which highlighted Asian representation and was covered by The New York Times and CNN.