EXCLUSIVE: Salli Richardson-Whitfield has signed a two-year extension on her overall deal at HBO. She will continue to executive produce content exclusive to HBO and HBO Max.
She first signed her deal in 2020.
Richardson-Whitfield made Emmy history as the first Black woman nominated for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series for HBO’s Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty. She also served as executive producer and director on The Gilded Age and the upcoming Task from creator Brad Ingelsby that stars Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey.
She earned an Emmy nomination in 2024 for Outstanding Drama Series for her role as EP on The Gilded Age. She also received two Gracie Awards for Winning Time and The Gilded Age that same year.
Inspired by director Ava DuVernay, Richardson-Whitfield transitioned from a successful acting career to directing, beginning with two episodes of Queen Sugar. Her directing portfolio includes stints on Hulu’s Reprisal, Apple’s See, Netflix’s Dear White People, The Punisher and Altered Carbon, and Starz’ American Gods, among others.
Before directing, Richardson-Whitfield starred in more than 20 movies such as The Great White Hype, Antwone Fisher, and I Am Legend. On television, she appeared in Eureka, Family Law, and The Newsroom.
Richardson-Whitfield is represented by More/Medavoy Management, Kaplan-Stahler Agency, and Innovative Artists.
