David Simon signs new deals with HBO and Sony

David Simon has signed on with Gersh for representation. He has also secured two new deals: a two-year first-look agreement with HBO and a script deal with Sony Pictures Television. The financial details of these agreements have not been revealed. Simon has a long history with HBO, where he has created many acclaimed dramas over nearly thirty years. His notable works include "The Wire" and "Treme." "The Wire" is often listed among the best TV shows ever, even making Variety's top 100 list. Before his television career, Simon was a reporter for The Baltimore Sun. His experiences as a reporter helped him write the book "Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets," which inspired the NBC show "Homicide: Life on the Street." This series ran for seven seasons and won four Emmy Awards. Simon has also written "The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood," which became an HBO miniseries that won three Emmys. He is recognized for his contributions to both journalism and television, receiving multiple awards including Peabody Awards and a MacArthur Foundation grant.