Universal Television has signed Hamilton producer Jeffrey Seller, along with producing partner Flody Suarez, to helm a series of new projects for the studio.
The deal further strengthens the producers’ relationship with Universal Television boss Bob Greenblatt, who is also an investor in Hamilton. The musical has proven popular as it has consistently sold out months in advance and it is nominated for numerous Tony awards.
“I’m so pleased to have Universal Television in business with one of the theater’s leading producers, Jeffrey Seller, and his producing partner, Flody Suarez,” Greenblatt declared in a statement. “Jeffrey’s spectacular track record on Broadway and his knack for finding and nurturing brilliant new talent, such as the creative forces behind Rent, Avenue Q, In the Heights and Hamilton, is nothing short of remarkable. There is more and more cross-pollination these days from theater to television, especially at NBC, and we’re excited to see where he and Flody’s instincts and talent relationships will go in the world of television.”
The deal also gives Suarez the opportunity to work with NBC Entertainment once again, having previously contributed on ER and Just Shoot Me as vice president of development. He had also worked as a consultant on The Blacklist and is currently performing the same job on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.
“I’ve been obsessed with storytelling since the fourth grade,” added Seller. “Having now spent over 30 years telling stories on stage, I’m excited by the opportunity Bob has given me (and Flody) to stretch my muscles and apply my craft to television. I couldn’t be happier to be with NBC Universal.”
Suarez further added, “I started my TV career at NBC and am thrilled to be back working with old friends at my first home.”