EXCLUSIVE: Starz is creating The E-book of Jose, a collection in regards to the lifetime of hip-hop star Joseph “Fats Joe” Cartagena from BET Studios.
The mission was initially introduced as within the works at Showtime in 2022 earlier than it stalled. It has now discovered a brand new residence on the community the place Cartagena hosts the TV speak present Fats Joe Talks.
The E-book of Jose is a scripted collection based mostly on the rags-to-riches story of Grammy-nominee Fats Joe, and chronicles his evolution from rising up within the Bronx to changing into a worldwide celebrity with a profession spanning over three many years.
The pilot will likely be written by Kenya Barris (Black-ish, We The Individuals) and a newcomer to the mission, Dominic Colón (The Corps). Govt producer Jessy Terrero will direct the pilot. Govt producers additionally embrace Cartagena, Barris, Colón, Terrero, and E. Brian Dobbins. Barris produces the collection via Khalabo Ink Society, with Adam Kassan overseeing the mission for the corporate, whereas Dobbins will produce via Artists First. Ulysses Terrero, Luis Velasco, and Ashley Acevedo may even produce. Sabrina Eisenstadt oversees the mission for BET Studios.
Colón is a author and actor from the Bronx, New York, whose tv pilot Papi, made The Blacklist’s inaugural Latinx TV Checklist. As one of many high three finalists, he acquired a blind pilot deal at Hulu. Most just lately, he served as a author on the upcoming Netflix dramedy The Corps, the ultimate TV collection produced by Norman Lear, who died in 2023. Colón has had initiatives in growth at Hulu, ABC & UTV and is a graduate of the 2024 WGAE Showrunner Coaching Academy.
As an actor, he has appeared in over 60 tv exhibits and films. He’ll quickly be seen in a recurring position in Brad Inglesby’s upcoming HBO restricted collection Job starring Mark Ruffalo. Moreover, Colón has taught appearing and playwriting at NYC excessive faculties, hospitals, juvenile detention amenities, and Rikers Island. He’s represented by CAA and Del Shaw.
