Project Greenlight (2023)
Synopsis
In this revival of the groundbreaking series, Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, and Gina Prince-Bythewood search for Hollywood’s next great director.
First Air Date: 2023-07-13
Last Air Date: 2023-07-13
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 10
Networks: Max
Top Cast
- Meko Winbush as Self
- Issa Rae as Self
- Kumail Nanjiani as Self
- Gina Prince-Bythewood as Self
Seasons
Season 1 (2023)
Season one pulls back the curtain on the filmmaking process from start to finish, offering a unique, 360-look into director Meko Winbush's experience as she directs her first feature film, Gray Matter.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: The Best Kind of Problem
After screening thousands of submissions, Issa, Kumail, and Gina select ten talented female filmmakers for a shot at directing their first feature.
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Ep. 2: Future Meko's Problem
As prep starts on Gray Matter, Meko turns to the mentors for advice. Later, Meko grapples with the pressures of pre-production.
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Ep. 3: The Script Problem
After weeks of stalling, Meko must make progress on the script, while a last-minute staffing change throws production for a loop.
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Ep. 4: The Casting Problem
Issa’s team holds a roundtable to address creative differences on the script. Later, pushback over casting forces Meko to stand up for her vision.
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Ep. 5: The Tyler Problem
Faced with a surprise resignation and mounting script notes, Meko faces an important meeting with studio executives.
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Ep. 6: That's a YOU Problem
After a lackluster table read raises doubts with studio executives, the development team attempts a heart-to-heart with their director.
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Ep. 7: The Audio Problem
As shooting begins, animosity grows between the film crew and the Project Greenlight team. Despite the setbacks, Meko tries to stay on schedule.
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Ep. 8: PGL vs. Gray Matter Problem
As the tight schedule takes a toll on the cast and crew, Meko and the Project Greenlight team feel the pressures of shooting a film and a docuseries.
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Ep. 9: The Post Problem
As post-production begins, Meko has just 10 weeks to edit her film -- but a health scare threatens to prevent her from crossing the finish line.
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Ep. 10: Current Meko's Problem
After a disappointing screening, Meko’s mentors offer some sage advice. Later, Meko attends the Gray Matter premiere -- and looks back at her journey.
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