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American television writer and producer

Sascha Penn is an American writer and producer for television and film. He is the creator, showrunner and executive producer of the television series Power Book III: Raising Kanan (2021–present). He also co-wrote the screenplay of the film 1992 (2024).

Unrealized projects

In May 2008, it was announced that Penn would write the screenplay adaptation of the Stuart Gibbs novel The Last Equation for Lionsgate.

In December 2013, it was reported Penn would write the screenplay of a "firefighter action film" for Lionsgate.

In June 2014, it was reported that Penn was hired by MGM to write the screenplay of a remake of the 1980 Taylor Hackford film The Idolmaker.

Penn also wrote an unsold CBS television pilot titled Main Justice.

Personal life

Penn is engaged to Leslie Grossman.

References

  1. Khal (July 19, 2021). "How 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' Creator Sascha Penn Brought the 'Family Drama' to Life". Complex.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  2. Okon, Wongo (October 25, 2022). "Sascha Penn On Getting Viewers To Care About The 'Raising Kanan' Characters And What To Expect In Season Three". Uproxx. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  3. Moore, Julia (February 9, 2024). "Power Book III: Raising Kanan Creator Breaks Down Shocking Season 3 Finale — and That Epic Surprise (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  4. Medley, Brenda (August 14, 2022). "'Raising Kanan' Showrunner Sascha Penn on Unexpected Surprises in Season 2 (Exclusive)". Popculture.com. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  5. Ruff, Rivea (September 28, 2021). "'Raising Kanan' Showrunner Sascha Penn Calls Out Mainstream Media for Ignoring Black Crime Dramas". Essence. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  6. Donnelly, Matt (March 2, 2021). "Ariel Vromen to Direct Sascha Penn-Scripted LA Riots Thriller 'April 29, 1992' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  7. "Sascha Penn Penning The Last Equation". Comingsoon.net. May 22, 2008. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  8. Trumbore, Dave (December 13, 2013). "Lionsgate Sets Jeff Chan to Develop and Direct Firefighter Action Film, Sascha Penn Will Write". Collider. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  9. Mike Fleming Jr. (June 17, 2014). "MGM Sets Sascha Penn To Script 'The Idolmaker' Remake". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  10. Andreeva, Nellie (March 20, 2018). "'Main Justice': Aubrey Dollar To Co-Star In CBS Legal Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  11. Robinette, Ashlyn (October 25, 2024). "Monsters Star Leslie Grossman Opens Up About Engagement to Fiancé Sascha Penn: 'Lucky We Met' (Exclusive)". People. Retrieved October 26, 2024.

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