Malia Obama achieved another milestone in her writing career.
The daughter of former US President Barack Obama has been making waves in the film industry since her internship at the Weinstein Company and in Lena Dunham’s show “Girls.” Now he is set to land his major deal under the tutelage of veteran actor Donald Glover.
Malia Obama Takes A Step Forward In Film Career With New Writing Show
Beyond his impressive resume in the entertainment world, the 24-year-old’s first major TV project is working on Glover’s Amazon Prime Video series “Swarm.” After success with the show, the budding entertainer is all set to flex his incredible writing skills by creating his project — a short film.
It will be released under the newly launched production company Gilga owned by the “Atlanta” star. The 39-year-old revealed some details about the upcoming venture in an interview with GQshared details of his initial conversation with Malia.
In the article, the Golden Globe winner shared that he emphasized the importance of opportunity and the potential consequences of producing substandard work. “The first thing we did was talk about the fact that he was only going to do this once,” he said, adding:
“You are Obama’s daughter. So if you make a bad movie, it will follow you.”
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According to Fam Udeorji, Glover’s creative partner at Gilga, understanding the Harvard graduate’s influence is important. However, they also prioritized allowing him to create what he wanted, even if it took some time.
The company’s objective is not only about representation but also about multiple perspectives; as Udeorji says, “It’s more about diversity of thought than just, like, diversity for optics. You know what I mean?”
Former First Daughter’s TV Writing Debut Impresses ‘Swarm’ Co-Creator
The young celebrity made her first step into the entertainment industry as a TV writer with the success of co-writing the thrilling episode “Girl Bye” on the series “Swarm.” The Blast states that the star-studded cast and gripping plot have created a significant buzz in the entertainment industry.
The thriller series also features great actresses Dominique Fishback, Chloe Bailey, and singer Billie Eilish in her debut as Eva’s cult leader. Although it was her first significant television writing gig, she has already received praise from seasoned professionals in the industry.
Donald Glover and Janine Nabers praised Malia’s writing skills, calling her “very talented.” He impressed them so much that the playwright raved ETsaid:
“Some of his pitches are really wild, and they’re really good and really funny,” adding, “He’s an incredible writer. He brings a lot to the table … He’s really dedicated to his craft.”
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Along with Nabers, she co-wrote the pivotal episode titled “Girl, Bye,” which furthered the show’s plot revolving around Dre, a young woman obsessed with a fictional R&B celebrity who bears a striking resemblance to Beyoncé.
The writer of “Serial Black Face” teased that it will be a thrilling surprise for viewers and described it as “one of the wildest episodes.” He said, “It will shock a lot of people. It’s quite dope. I’m proud of him.”
Glover also praised Malia’s talent last year in an interview with Vanity Fair, calling her “a very talented person.” The “Community” actress praised her work ethic: “She’s focused and works hard.”
Glover also expressed optimism about her future, saying, “I think she’s just someone who’s going to have the perfect thing soon,” and described her writing style as “fantastic.”
Nabers echoed similar sentiments, highlighting how the young adult became important to the Swarm family while he was on set. “It’s like a family,” the television writer said, adding, “I’m excited for everyone to get to know his work and the writer’s work on the show.”
Malia’s involvement was recognized by actors and actresses, such as Fishback and Bailey, who were thrilled to work with her and praised her contribution to the show.
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