Since 2001, Ayanna Floyd has been working on shows like 'Gideon’s Crossing,' 'Private Practice,' 'Hit the Floor,' 'Hannibal,' 'Empire,' and now she’s producing, writing and show running Showtime’s 'The Chi.'
Originally created by Lena Waithe (Master of None), the new series is a character drama that follows the lives of four men in South Side Chicago after a fateful turn of events shocks their community.
In this exclusive interview, Floyd discusses a character piece without a hook, finding your voice, advice from Vanessa Taylor (The Shape of Water), going beneath the surface with character, the state of the industry, and we briefly discuss her upcoming mini-series, 'The Cotton Club.'
The print interview is also available on Creative Screenwriting Magazine’s website. And, if you enjoyed this interview, join thousands of viewers for the new YouTube series, Creative Principles, which dissects new films, series, and more: bit.ly/2FARJz5
