Priyanka Chopra signs a deal with American network

Priyanka Chopra signs a deal with American network In an exciting move that paves the way for Indian entertainment talent internationally, award-winning actress and international pop star Priyanka Chopra has signed an exclusive talent and development deal with leading US TV network ABC Television Studios. As part of the deal, the studio will develop a vehicle starring Priyanka or cast her in an existing project, targeted for fall 2015. With this move, the Bollywood actress joins the ranks of international TV sensations Kerry Washington (Scandal), Sofia Vergara (Modern Family) and Sandra Oh (Grey's Anatomy) during America's Golden Age. ABC's executive vice president of casting, Keli Lee, spearheaded the deal and travelled to Mumbai to personally sign Priyanka. Speaking about the collaboration, PC said, "I'm honoured to have inked this deal. The fact that they will be developing content, specifically with me in mind, is a great opportunity for me. I've been a fan of their shows and an admirer of how the network has changed the landscape of TV through the diversity of their lead characters. This deal is another avenue for me to challenge my creativity and be at the cutting edge of entertainment. To be able to work with such an amazing team to create new concepts for American television and the world is tremendously exciting."