Viola Davis and Julius Tennon's Juvee Productions Partners With Universal for New Drama Series

WHO:

Deadline - Viola Davis and Julius Tennon are the founders of JuVee Productions.

Variety - JuVee Productions is a company founded by Emmy and Oscar winner Viola Davis and producer Julius Tennon.

WHAT:

Deadline - JuVee Productions has entered into a first-look deal with Universal Global Television (UGT).

Variety - The first project under this deal is a romantic drama titled "Pawn," based on an original short story by Kennedy Ryan.

WHERE:

Deadline - The deal is with Universal Global Television, which operates across all platforms.

WHEN:

Variety - The adaptation of "Pawn" is set as the first project under the first-look deal.

WHY:

Deadline - The partnership aims to develop and produce series for UGT.

HOW:

Variety - JuVee Productions will develop projects for UGT across all platforms.

(UPDATED July 7, 2026 19:39 UTC)

Viola Davis and Julius Tennon, the Emmy and Oscar-winning duo behind JuVee Productions, have secured a first-look deal with Universal Global Television. The initial project under this agreement is a romantic drama titled "Pawn," which is based on an original short story by Kennedy Ryan. This partnership aims to develop and produce series for UGT across all platforms.