Sascha Penn

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Sascha Penn is an American writer and producer for television and film. [1] He is the creator, showrunner and executive producer of the television series Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021-present). [2] [3] [4] [5] He also co-wrote the screenplay of the film 1992 (2024). [6]

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Unrealized projects

In May 2008, it was announced that Penn would write the screenplay adaptation of the Stuart Gibbs novel The Last Equation for Lionsgate. [7]

In December 2013, it was reported Penn would write the screenplay of a "firefighter action film" for Lionsgate. [8]

In June 2014, it was reported that Penn was hired by MGM to write the screenplay of a remake of the 1980 Taylor Hackford film The Idolmaker . [9]

Penn also wrote an unsold CBS television pilot titled Main Justice. [10]

Personal life

Penn is engaged to Leslie Grossman. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ Khal (July 19, 2021). "How 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' Creator Sascha Penn Brought the 'Family Drama' to Life". Complex.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  2. ↑ Okon, Wongo (October 25, 2022). "Sascha Penn On Getting Viewers To Care About The 'Raising Kanan' Characters And What To Expect In Season Three". Uproxx. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  3. ↑ Moore, Julia (February 9, 2024). "Power Book III: Raising Kanan Creator Breaks Down Shocking Season 3 Finale — and That Epic Surprise (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  4. ↑ Medley, Brenda (August 14, 2022). "'Raising Kanan' Showrunner Sascha Penn on Unexpected Surprises in Season 2 (Exclusive)". Popculture.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  5. ↑ Ruff, Rivea (September 28, 2021). "'Raising Kanan' Showrunner Sascha Penn Calls Out Mainstream Media for Ignoring Black Crime Dramas". Essence. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  6. ↑ Donnelly, Matt (March 2, 2021). "Ariel Vromen to Direct Sascha Penn-Scripted LA Riots Thriller 'April 29, 1992' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Sascha Penn Penning The Last Equation". Comingsoon.net. May 22, 2008. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  8. ↑ Trumbore, Dave (December 13, 2013). "Lionsgate Sets Jeff Chan to Develop and Direct Firefighter Action Film, Sascha Penn Will Write". Collider. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  9. ↑ Mike Fleming Jr. (June 17, 2014). "MGM Sets Sascha Penn To Script 'The Idolmaker' Remake". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  10. ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (March 20, 2018). "'Main Justice': Aubrey Dollar To Co-Star In CBS Legal Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  11. ↑ Robinette, Ashlyn (October 25, 2024). "Monsters Star Leslie Grossman Opens Up About Engagement to Fiancé Sascha Penn: 'Lucky We Met' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
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