Jan 11, 2018

Ronan Farrow signs 3-year deal with HBO

Ronan Farrow during Vital Voices Global Partnership: 2017 Voices Against Solidarity Awards. Photo: Paul Morigi / Getty Images for Vital Voices Global Partnership

A three-year deal has been finalized between HBO and Ronan Farrow according to the Hollywood Reporter, following his bombshell New Yorker piece on Harvey Weinstein.

"[Ronan Farrow's] work has contributed to this watershed moment in our culture, and we are excited to provide a platform for this dogged reporter to pursue projects that continue to speak truth to power."
— Casey Bloys, HBO programming president

His deal with HBO includes development of "a series of investigative documentary specials," and other pieces for HBO platforms. He will continue to report for the New Yorker.

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