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Project Greenlight

Project Greenlight
★ 3.3/10•2023•TV-MA•Documentary
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Script to screen and everything in between.

In this revival of the groundbreaking series, Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani, and Gina Prince-Bythewood search for Hollywood’s next great director.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateJul 13, 2023

Episodes

E147m

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.

Jul 13, 2023

E236m

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.

Jul 13, 2023

E331m

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.

Jul 13, 2023

E434m

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.

Jul 13, 2023

E535m

The Tyler Problem

Faced with a surprise resignation and mounting script notes, Meko faces an important meeting with studio executives.

Jul 13, 2023

E638m

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.

Jul 12, 2023

E729m

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.

Jul 13, 2023

E833m

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.

Jul 13, 2023

E937m

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.

Jul 13, 2023

E1043m

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.

Jul 13, 2023

Actors

Meko Winbush

Meko Winbush

Self

Issa Rae

Issa Rae

Self

Kumail Nanjiani

Kumail Nanjiani

Self

Gina Prince-Bythewood

Gina Prince-Bythewood

Self

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