By Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Dickinson” showrunner Alena Smith has signed a multi-year overall deal at Apple. Under the deal, Smith will develop television projects exclusively for Apple’s streaming platform.
The news comes shortly after it was announced that “Dickinson” had been nominated for a 2020 Peabody Award. The show has already been renewed for a second season, with Season 2 set to debut later this year.
Originally a playwright, Smith’s play “Icebergs” had its world premiere in 2016 at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. Other published plays include “The Bad Guys,” “Plucker,” “The Lacy Project,” and “The New Sincerity.” Her past TV credits include “The Newsroom” and “The Affair.” She is the latest showrunner to sign or renew
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