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Screenwriter William Yu Signs with Talent Agency for Representation
Screenwriter William Yu has signed with a talent agency for representation. He continues to be represented by Bellevue and Jackoway Austen. Yu has worked on several projects including adaptations and original features.
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Screenwriter William Yu has signed with a talent agency for representation. Yu continues to be represented by Bellevue and Jackoway Austen.
Yu recently worked on the Peacock series adaptation of the movie "The Burbs," to which he will return as executive story editor for the show's recently announced second season.
He previously worked as a writer on the limited series "Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist" starring Kevin Hart and Samuel L. Jackson. Yu also staffed on the NBC medical drama "Brilliant Minds" starring Zachary Quinto.
the feature side, Yu wrote the rom-com "It Was You," which was featured on the Black List with "Crazy Rich Asians" director Jon M.
Chu. He is currently working on a feature for Korean studio CJ ENM. Yu began his career as an advertising strategist and gained attention with the viral social media project #StarringJohnCho, where he photoshopped John Cho's face onto hit movie posters.
The project was covered by outlets including The New York Times, BBC, and CNN, sparking discussions about Asian representation in Hollywood.
