Barry Jenkins Inks First-Look TV Deal at Amazon

Jenkins is set to direct the entire limited series, 'Underground Railroad,' at Amazon. Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon Studios, via 'Variety' Jenkins, and his PASTEL production company, will exclusively develop the series. Barry Jenkins, via 'Variety' Jenkins is the first
African-American
filmmaker in Oscar history to be nominated for
best director, best adapted screenplay
and best picture for 'Moonlight.'