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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and his production company, House Eleven10, have signed a first-look deal with Sony Pictures Television. Under the multi-year pact, Abdul-Mateen will produce scripted
drama series for streaming and cable. The Emmy-winning actor launched his production company House Eleven10, which pays homage to his childhood home in Oakland, in 2021. The company is run
by Andrew Fischel. House Eleven10’s initial project with Sony will star Abdul-Mateen as the titular character in an adaptation of the New York Times bestselling novel, _Ghostman _by Roger
Hobbs. The Ghostman specializes in making things disappear, but when a botched casino heist leaves millions in cash up for grabs, he has just 48 hours to clean up the mess—while staying
ahead of someone who wants him dead. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Katherine, Lauren, Andrew, Eric, and the excellent team at Sony Pictures Television,” said Abdul-Mateen in a
statement. “House Eleven10 is a place where creativity is limitless, and we could not have found a better home to share our vision of creating boundary pushing and exciting stories.” WATCH
ON DEADLINE Added Sony EVP Drama Development Andrew Plotkin, “Not only is Abdul-Mateen an incredible performer, but he is also a passionate storyteller whose creativity and vision will
elevate every project he touches. His dedication to bringing complex, compelling narratives to life aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering unique and impactful stories to
audiences worldwide.” Abdul-Mateen received an Emmy for his role as Cal Abar/Dr. Manhattan in HBO’s _Watchmen_. He’s set to appear in Marvel’s _Wonder Man_ for Disney + opposite Sir Ben
Kingsley in December. The actor wrapped production as the lead in Netflix’s thriller series _Man on Fire_, based on A.J. Quinnell’s first two novels, which he executive produces alongside
Steven Caple Jr. Other future projects include _By All_, _Emergency Contact_, _The Scent of Burnt Flowers_ and _I Helped Destroy People_. Abdul-Mateen is repped by M88, WME and Johnson,
Shapiro, Slewett and Kole.