Disney’s 20th Television has signed a new multi-year overall deal with Charise Castro Smith, who co-wrote and co-directed the Disney animated film, “Encanto” and also worked on Netflix’s “The Haunting of Hill House”.

As part of this new deal, she will be developing, writing and executive produce new original series linear channels and streaming platforms including Disney+ and Hulu.

According to Deadline, One of the projects that Charise is working on is a series adaptation of Lisa Unger’s international bestseller, “Confessions On The 7:45”. This new series is in development for Hulu, which will star Jessica Alba and it will be directed by Eva Longoria.

“Confessions On The 7:45” is a psychological thriller about a working mum, who meets a stranger on a train as she is commuting home who upends her life. As her life unravels and betrayals are revealed, she questions whether we can ever truly know the people closest to us.

Karey Burke, President of 20th Television, said in a statement:

“We have been enamored by Charise’s captivating storytelling, unique world-building and authentic point of view for years. She’s not only an acclaimed playwright and television writer, but her incomparable work on Encanto was simply spectacular. She has the rare ability to capture the human condition across multiple genres, she brings characters to life, and her words literally leap off the page, and the entire team at 20th Television is thrilled to officially welcome her into the studio fold.”

Charise Castro Smith added:

“Having been a part of the Disney family for many years now, this feels like coming home. I’m so grateful to Karey Burke and Eric Schrier for welcoming me into the fold at the most writer friendly studio in town. I’m so looking forward to making excellent television with this incredible team.”

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Roger Palmer

Roger has been a Disney fan since he was a kid and this interest has grown over the years. He has visited Disney Parks around the globe and has a vast collection of Disney movies and collectibles. He is the owner of What's On Disney Plus & DisKingdom. Email: Roger@WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com Twitter: Twitter.com/RogPalmerUK Facebook: Facebook.com/rogpalmeruk

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