Kelvin Yu Signs Overall Deal for Sony Pictures Television (EXCLUSIVE)

Kelvin Yu has signed a multi-year deal with Sony Pictures Television, Variety only learned.

Under the deal, Yu will develop and produce comedy, drama and animated series for the independent studio.

“I have had the privilege of working with Kelvin, and I couldn’t be more excited to have him join our Sony family,” said Katherine Pope, president of Sony Pictures Television Studios. “He is revered for his storytelling genius, and he brings remarkable range in any position, in any medium, in front of and behind the camera, in drama, comedy and animation. His work embodies the kind of stories we strive to produce, rich in complexity, humor and authenticity.”

Yu is known for his work on the hit Fox animated series “Bob’s Burgers,” which won the 2017 Emmy Awards for Best Animated Program. He was also part of the show’s production team, which has received a total of seven nominations in the category. He is also known for creating the Disney+ series “American Born Chinese,” on which he was also the showrunner, and has worked on the Apple TV+ series “Central Park.” Yu is also an accomplished actor and has starred in shows such as ‘Master of None’, ‘The Afterparty’ and ‘Dying for Sex’. In film, he is known for roles in ‘Milk’ and ‘Wonder Woman 1984’.

“I am so excited and honestly very flattered to be joining the Sony family,” said Yu. “They make bold, groundbreaking TV, and I feel incredibly lucky to be a part of that.”

Yu is repped by WME, Writ Large and Yorn Levine Barnes.