Weeks ahead of the launch of her feature directorial debut, “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul.,” Adamma Ebo and her identical twin, Adanne Ebo, a producer on the pic, have signed a multi-year deal with Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television and 20th Television Animation. The pact sees the duo developing, creating, and producing live-action and animated series for all platforms, according to Deadline.
“The Ebo twins currently have ‘Supashawty Girls, Funkamatic Bangbang’ in development with 20th Television Animation for Freeform,” the source details. The series centers on twin college students who become superheroes after a freak laboratory accident.
“I bonded instantly with Adamma and Adanne because they are just as obsessed with animation as we are,” said Marci Proietto, Animation EVP, 20th Television. “The Ebo Twins have unique voices and perspectives with countless stories to tell. I am super excited to welcome them to our 20th Animation Family.”
“We are all huge fans of Adamma and Adanne’s work and are thrilled they’ve decided to make 20th their home,” said Carolyn Cassidy, EVP, 20th Television. “Their talent and original storytelling as comedy creators and directors is undeniable and aligns perfectly with our vision to develop and bring innovative and dynamic comedic stories to all of our platform partners. It was a bonus to find out they’re also longtime Disney fans!”
The Ebo Twins added, “20th continues to be flexible in an ever-evolving TV landscape, while supporting various creative sensibilities. And as creators with a non-stop running list of ideas, we’re super hyped to have studio partners who are just as committed to adding and challenging the television cultural zeitgeist in both animation and live-action.”
Set to hit theaters and Peacock September 2, “Honk For Jesus. Save Your Soul.” premiered at Sundance in January. Regina Hall stars in the satirical comedy about the wife of a disgraced megachurch pastor.
The Ebos’ writing credits include Amazon’s upcoming “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” series and HBO Max’s “Batman: Caped Crusader.”
