“Hairspray” Star to ABC
HOLLYWOOD (Variety) -- “Hairspray” star Marissa Jaret Winokur has signed a one-year talent holding deal with Walt Disney Co.’s Touchstone Television and ABC Television Network. The Disney-owned studio and network will develop a project specifically for the Broadway star, and the deal will begin after Winokur’s run on “Hairspray” has ended. “Marissa is the bright, shining star on Broadway this year, everyone is talking about her,” Gene Blythe, executive VP of casting for ABC Entertainment Television Group, said in a statement announcing the deal. Winokur has appeared in the features “American Beauty,” “Never Been Kissed” and “Scary Movie.” Her television guest starring roles include “Boston Public,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Felicity” and “Just Shoot Me.”
HOLLYWOOD (Variety) -- “Hairspray” star Marissa Jaret Winokur has signed a one-year talent holding deal with Walt Disney Co.’s Touchstone Television and ABC Television Network. The Disney-owned studio and network will develop a project specifically for the Broadway star, and the deal will begin after Winokur’s run on “Hairspray” has ended. “Marissa is the bright, shining star on Broadway this year, everyone is talking about her,” Gene Blythe, executive VP of casting for ABC Entertainment Television Group, said in a statement announcing the deal. Winokur has appeared in the features “American Beauty,” “Never Been Kissed” and “Scary Movie.” Her television guest starring roles include “Boston Public,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “Felicity” and “Just Shoot Me.”