Writer and creator Issa Rae expressed frustration over the declining prioritization of Black stories in television, citing numerous Black show cancellations and the departure of diversity executives. Rae revealed her intention to pursue independent projects and emphasized the need for accountability in Hollywood. She criticized the lack of smart executives and highlighted her efforts to create change through her work. Rae also disclosed her development of two new projects for HBO, including a show set in an 'alternative present' and a comedy based in corporate America.
“I’ve never seen Hollywood this scared and clueless,” Issa Rae said. “I’m sorry, but there aren’t a lot of smart executives anymore. And a lot of them have aged out and are holding on to their positions and refusing to let young blood get in.” https://t.co/K2NjcBqfHO https://t.co/MWR38zi1yi
Issa Rae lamented the current state of Hollywood post-strike in a new interview: “I’ve never seen Hollywood this scared and clueless, and at the mercy of Wall Street.” https://t.co/B7R0LmksW9
Issa Rae spoke candidly about the current state of Hollywood in a new interview, stating bluntly that she believes “there aren’t a lot of smart executives anymore.” https://t.co/o4KZyR7Nim
Issa Rae is calling out Hollywood for being “scared” of pioneering creatives. “Now these conglomerate leaders are also making the decisions about Hollywood. Y’all aren’t creative people. Stick to the money. You’re killing your own industry.” https://t.co/jkKG3iU9Mm https://t.co/D00ibRCdOM
Issa Rae: ‘I’ve Never Seen Hollywood This Scared and Clueless’ https://t.co/rRWBZI4a9D https://t.co/I4KnCSduaw
Issa Rae has “never seen Hollywood this scared and clueless and at the mercy of Wall Street.” “I’m sorry, but there aren’t a lot of smart executives anymore,” Rae says. "Now these conglomerate leaders are also making the decisions about Hollywood. Y’all aren’t creative people.… https://t.co/aveLlS8sLW
Issa Rae Says Hollywood Is 'Scared, Clueless and at the Mercy of Wall Street' and Black Stories Are 'Less of a Priority': 'There Aren’t a Lot of Smart Execs Anymore' https://t.co/CReB0wVYDM
Issa Rae believes there’s no way Rap Sh!t, with its culturally specific lens, local bent, and unabashed raunchiness, would have been greenlit by WarnerMedia today, as all executives seem to want, she says, is safe, “universal” stories https://t.co/LcNmCYoueb
Issa Rae on the current leaders of Hollywood "I’m sorry, but there aren’t a lot of smart executives anymore ... a lot of them have aged out and are holding on to their positions and refusing to let young blood get in" (via @TIME) https://t.co/dQkP9Muzar
Issa Rae: “I recognize that I have to do well economically to be able to make change. That's frustrating, that's ugly. But I recognize that money moves things faster—and so much of what I do is with the intention to help make those moves” https://t.co/OVT26ffd7I
Issa Rae on the cover of @TIME is the perfect way to kick off Black History Month 🙌🏾 She discussed the lack of priority Black stories are receiving in the industry, and revealed that she is currently in development for two new projects at HBO. We can’t wait to tune in! https://t.co/NubOV9ihTS
The cancellation of Rap Sh!t is just one example of what Issa Rae sees as a larger withering of promises Hollywood executives made in 2020: "There is a bitterness of just like, who suffers from you guys pulling back? People of color always do" https://t.co/fiofX4jWjw
“Now these conglomerate leaders are also making the decisions about Hollywood. Y’all aren’t creative people. Stick to the money,” Rae says. Issa let it RIP in this TIME piece!!! https://t.co/EmIvrFR4uR https://t.co/KPMP8O5j6C
Issa Rae: “I'm sorry, but there aren't a lot of smart executives anymore, and a lot of them have aged out and are holding on to their positions and refusing to let young blood get in” https://t.co/EXbOwDpXP0
Issa Rae is developing two new projects for HBO, including: • A project set in an “alternative present,” which she will create, write, and star in • A comedy set in corporate America, created with Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin (https://t.co/stuE1rpeEw) https://t.co/rrrFve22Nb
Issa Rae covers the latest issue of @TIME https://t.co/tfr7vVzb59
Issa Rae is developing at least two new projects for HBO: a project set in an “alternative present,” which will be the first show since Insecure that she will create, write, and star in; and a comedy set in corporate America https://t.co/3x5STqVVsy
Issa Rae says Black stories are 'less of a priority' for TV bosses https://t.co/6L8RwAkjbB https://t.co/qlWlg8veWP
Issa Rae: “I've never seen Hollywood this scared and clueless, and at the mercy of Wall Street” https://t.co/LYrHjsuYca
Inside Issa Rae’s quest to make great TV despite “scared and clueless” Hollywood https://t.co/wwX36jibqg https://t.co/tPKutSyxbL
Issa Rae is speaking out on the lack of sustaining diversity onscreen. “I am pessimistic, because there’s no one holding anybody accountable. It’s made me take more steps to try to be independent down the line if I have to.” https://t.co/bPBrzXscza https://t.co/mCrOfsNgBc
Issa Rae says Black stories are 'less of a priority' for TV bosses after two of her shows are axed - despite studios pledging to increase diversity in the wake of Black Lives Matter https://t.co/fDofl6GLjA https://t.co/LpwvoOixuP
Issa Rae Complains People Don’t Care About ‘Black’ Stories After Several Of Her Shows Are Canceled https://t.co/qK7OVeJJcz
Issa Rae On The Changing TV Landscape: “You’re Seeing So Many Black Shows Get Cancelled” https://t.co/FLQwpdNFHd
Issa Rae says that she's taking steps to be 'independent' after a wave of Black-led TV show cancellations: 'You’re seeing very clearly now that our stories are less of a priority.' https://t.co/1MS7UdxY4e
Issa Rae says that recent industry tides have her considering alternate avenues as a creator in the future: https://t.co/tt17dUumNB https://t.co/JX1KBBOyvg
Issa Rae Says ‘It’s Frustrating’ to See ‘So Many Black Shows Get Canceled’: I May ‘Try to Be Independent Down the Line’ https://t.co/0RquAod0DP https://t.co/WEhBtM4OMP
“Insecure” and “Rap Sh!t” creator Issa Rae feels continued pessimism about true inclusion in Hollywood, especially when it comes to the diversification of Black stories. Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/MMhot2ABoO https://t.co/2JFQ1quzR0
Issa Rae Says She’s ‘Pessimistic’ About Future of Black-Led TV: ‘There’s No One Holding Anybody Accountable’: https://t.co/MMhot2A3zg
Writer Issa Rae said black stories are 'less of a priority' for television producers now than a decade ago https://t.co/RVIjbl1tY0 https://t.co/Ca0eppCG7X
Issa Rae Says Studio Cancellations of Black Shows Have Her Considering the Indie Route: "You're Seeing Very Clearly Our Stories are Less of a Priority" https://t.co/xExcpbF80k
Issa Rae has opened up about the current prioritization of Black television 🎥 We can't help but to agree. What are your thoughts? (📸: Porter Magazine) https://t.co/HAV4zOVgWU
Issa Rae says she’s taking “more steps to try to be independent down the line if I have to.” “You’re seeing so many Black shows get cancelled, you’re seeing so many executives – especially on the DEI [diversity, equity and inclusion] side – get canned. You’re seeing very clearly… https://t.co/KGF9nyG1Fe
Issa Rae reveals she is working on several new projects. “I’m writing a couple of different projects – one for myself and one to produce and create with others – and I’ve been feeling so inspired and excited to get back at it.” (https://t.co/d2ETpIITH5) https://t.co/rcpT1ixRkT
"You’re seeing so many Black shows get cancelled, you’re seeing so many executives – especially on the DEI [diversity, equity and inclusion] side – get canned. You’re seeing very clearly now that our stories are less of a priority... I can’t force you to make my stuff. It’s made… https://t.co/P4WTQBGLqD