Minear Signs Overall Deal With Fox

Tim Minear, showrunner on Fox drama 9-1-1 and executive producer on American Horror Story, has signed a new overall deal with Fox. He works with Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk on both series.

“Tim is one of Ryan and Brad’s most trusted collaborators on both FX’s No. 1 series, American Horror Story and Fox’s No. 1 series,9-1-1. He’s a brilliant writer who is endlessly creative and can do just about anything,” said Jonnie Davis, president of 20th Century Fox Television, creative affairs. “Keeping him at 20th was a huge priority for us and for Ryan and Brad, and this deal ensures these two prized series remain strong for years to come.”

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Minear was also showrunner on FX’s Feud: Bette and Joan.

“I'm pleased to be able continue my collaboration with 20th, Dana [Walden] and Gary [Newman] and Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk,” said Minear. “And I wasn't about to give up this parking space.”

Michael Malone

Michael Malone, senior content producer at B+C/Multichannel News, covers network programming, including entertainment, news and sports on broadcast, cable and streaming; and local broadcast television. He hosts the podcasts Busted Pilot, about what’s new in television, and Series Business, a chat with the creator of a new program, and writes the column “The Watchman.” He joined B+C in 2005. His journalism has also appeared in The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Playboy and New York magazine.