The producer Jason Katims, who is behind series like Friday Night Lights, Parenthood, About a Boy o Parenthood Among others, it is the new signing of Apple to continue working on the development of its streaming video service. The news that was leaked a few hours ago is not official since Katims continues to appear on the list of Universal TV employees, but it is certain that during the next few hours it will be confirmed.
Apple wears a long list of hires related to cinema and series in recent times, so it is not surprising that we will soon have more news regarding their own productions more frequently this year 2019.
Will perform work through True Jack Productions
Katims hiring has a lot to do with his own production company True Jack Productions, and in this case the new projects will be related to it. It is evident that he will not abandon everything to dedicate himself exclusively to his production company at Apple, since he continues with his contract in series such as Away from Netflix or Fox's Sisters Fox, but now new and interesting fronts are opening at Apple.
Media com The Hollywood Reporter They say he has a contract signed with Apple for several years and the new position puts him in charge of several original content projects by the Cupertino guys. It is evident that more and more money is being bet on the production of series so it can be a very good reef for a company like Apple that has money to invest in it.