Marsai Martin signs deal with Universal at 14

Marsai Martin, 14, after writing history as his youngest executive producer in Hollywood, continues to leave his mark blackish and Little The star has now signed a first agreement with Universal, becoming the youngest ever with the studio and the youngest to have signed a deal of this type with a Hollywood studio lately, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

The contract includes Martin and his company Genius Productions, which includes a team consisting of Joshua Martin (co-founder), Carol Martin (vice-president) and Prince Prince Baggett (creative director).

Martin's role as executive producer began when she took the post of her next film Littlein which she co-starred alongside Regina Hall and Issa Rae and co-produced with Will Packer.

"Working with emerging talent is the cornerstone of Universal's global strategy, and Marsai is a rising star," said Peter Cramer, president of Universal Pictures. "Not only is she extremely talented in front of the camera, but she offers a unique perspective as a creator and producer that will touch all audiences, and we look forward to seeing moviegoers shine. Little and watch her evolve as a filmmaker here at Universal. "

The first project that would have been developed under Genius Productions is StepMonster, who should play Martin as a teenager who adapts to a new mother-in-law "and must learn that sometimes the only way to tame a monster is to make peace with him (especially if the monster is you) ".

"I'm so excited for the magic I can create and produce with Universal," said Martin. Mr. Cramer and Ms. [Donna] Langley's commitment to investing and raising diverse and young voices is both refreshing and important, and I'm happy to be part of this legacy. My goal is to show young women and girls that our voice and ideas matter and that you are never too young to dream GREAT! "