Tyler, the Creator and Lionel Boyce have signed a first-look deal with Sony Pictures TV
via their Bald Face Productions for new scripted and unscripted
projects for television and new media. Under the pact, the companies
will work together to develop original concepts from Tyler and Boyce,
whose credits include The Jellies! and Loiter Squad.
“To be partnering with the creative genius of Tyler, the Creator and
Lionel Boyce is a dream come true for us as we’ve long been fans of
their work. Tyler’s unconventional ingenuity is unparalleled, and we are
excited about the prospect of what we can create together,” said SPT
President Jeff Frost.
Boyce & Tyler formed Bald Fade Productions in 2015, writing &
developing original film & television content. Boyce, a writer, actor
and producer and Tyler, a rapper, producer, writer and director,
co-wrote and produced the original animated series, The Jellies! The
Adult Swim series follows a family of jellyfish, including their
16-year-old human son Cornell. When Cornell learns that he was adopted
at birth, he is shocked by the news and spirals out of control as he
tries to “find himself.” The result is he, his family and friends
continue to end up in uncanny situations. Tyler also composed the score
for the series. Tyler and Boyce also collaborated on Adult Swim’s
sketch-comedy series Loiter Squad.
“Sony Pictures Television has been a hub for great TV for
many decades & we’re excited to be a part of a place where we will
have the resources to develop new ideas,” said Boyce.
“Tacos are great with bar-b-que sauce, I’m excited,” added Tyler.