Kay Oyegun

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Kay Oyegun is a Nigerian born American writer, producer, and director. She is known for her writing for This Is Us , of which she also produced and directed several episodes, and her writing for Queen Sugar . [1] [2] [3] She made her This Is Us directorial debut in the "Birth Mother" episode which aired on January 12, 2021. [4]

Oyegun wrote the original script for Assisted Living , an upcoming Paramount movie which will mark Cardi B's debut in a leading movie role. [5]

Oyegun currently serves as a writer and executive producer on Apple TV+'s upcoming miniseries, Imperfect Women , [6] starring Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss, Kate Mara, Joel Kinnaman, and Corey Stoll. [7]

Oyegun has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Pittsburgh and an MFA in Producing from USC. [8]

References

  1. ↑ "Kay Oyegun". Writers Guild of America . Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  2. ↑ Mizoguchi, Karen (2021-04-13). "'This Is Us' : Why It Took Randall and Kevin So Long to Find Their 'Brotherly Love' Again". People . Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  3. ↑ Snierson, Dan (2022-01-11). "This Is Us producers break down those Nicky flash-forward revelations and Deja's decision". Entertainment Weekly . Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  4. ↑ Larki, Shadan (2021-01-11). "Awards Daily Exclusive: Director Kay Oyegun Teases New Photos and This Week's 'This Is Us'". Awards Daily . Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  5. ↑ "Cardi B Lands First Leading Movie Role In 'Assisted Living'". BET . Retrieved 2021-02-01.
  6. ↑ Petski, Denise (2025-04-17). "Joel Kinnaman Joins Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington & Kate Mara In Apple's 'Imperfect Women'". Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  7. ↑ Otterson, Joe (2025-04-18). "Corey Stoll Joins 'Imperfect Women' Limited Series at Apple TV+". Varitety . Retrieved 2025-08-02.
  8. ↑ Dyer, Ervin. "This is Kay Oyegun". University of Pittsburgh. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
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