DeVon Franklin Lands First Look Deal With Paramount

DeVon Franklin, who is known for producing faith based/ inspirational Hollywood movies just landed a first look deal with Paramount Pictures.

Franklin is responsible for executive producing films like Heaven Is For Real, Miracles From Heaven, Breakthrough, The Star, and the romantic comedy Jumping The Room.

Franklin is also the author of multiple books, including the New York Times bestseller “The Wait,” which he co-wrote with his wife, Meagan Good.

Franklin is also a preacher, motivational speaker and television contributor. He started Franklin Entertainment in 2014, with a first-look production deal at Sony Pictures and then signed a new deal with 20th Century Fox in 2016.

“I feel extremely blessed to be joining the Paramount Pictures family and to have the opportunity to work with so many close friends across the lot,” he said. “Paramount is a legendary Hollywood studio and as a kid I always dreamed of making movies for them. I am beyond grateful that this dream has come true as we partner to bring inspiring films to audiences on a global scale.”

Franklin is also set to produce the upcoming Kirk Franklin biopic for Sony Pictures.