Newly crowned multiple-Emmy-winner Phoebe Waller-Bridge has signed a major new deal with Amazon after her creation Fleabag dominated the comedy awards at television’s answer to the Oscars.
British actress and writer Waller-Bridge, who also co-wrote spy thriller Killing Eve and upcoming James Bond film No Time To Die, confirmed her status as one of comedy’s hottest properties at Sunday’s awards.
Fleabag, a joint production between Amazon and the BBC, won six Emmys including best comedy series, as well as best actress and comedy writing for Waller-Bridge herself.
Waller-Bridge said in a statement Tuesday she was “insanely excited” to pen the new deal with Amazon, which Hollywood media reported was worth around $20 million per year over three years.
“Working with the team on Fleabag was the creative partnership dreams are made of. It really feels like home. I can’t wait to get going!” she said.