Reed Morano is taking her considerable talents to Amazon. Variety reports the director-cinematographer-producer has inked an overall deal with Amazon Studios that will see her creating original series for its streaming platform.
“I’m thrilled to be working with the pioneers at Amazon,” said Morano. “Jen Salke is known for elevating content and her unwavering support for the filmmaker’s vision. We share the same passionate enthusiasm for breaking the mold with provocative storytelling, and I couldn’t be more excited about what we’ve been planning to create together.”
“Reed is a creative powerhouse whose distinct point of view shines through her immersive, emotional storytelling and commanding cinematic style,” added Salke, Head of Amazon Studios. “We’re honored to partner with her to exclusively create originals for the global Prime Video audience.”
Earlier this year Morano made history by becoming the first woman to win an Emmy and a DGA Award. She nabbed both prizes for directing “Offred,” the first episode of “The Handmaid’s Tale.” She also helmed the second and third episodes of the dystopian series and served as producer.
Before making her mark on Gilead, Morano worked as the DP on projects such as “Frozen River,” “Looking,” “Lemonade,” and “Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold.” She directed and DP’d features “Meadowland” and “I Think We’re Alone Now,” the latter of which won her the Special Jury Prize for Excellence in Filmmaking at Sundance this year. In theaters now, the pic stars Elle Fanning and Peter Dinklage as the last people on earth — and they aren’t exactly two peas in a pod.
Morano’s next film, “The Rhythm Section,” is currently in post-production. Blake Lively plays a woman plotting revenge for her slain family in the espionage thriller, which is due in theaters February 22. Morano is also attached to an untitled drama about a narcissistic violinist who moves back in with his estranged wife after being diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Diane Lane and Jeff Bridges will reportedly star.
