Nia Long Brings The Starpower In ABC’s Paper Gods

Our favorite leading lady Nia Long is teaming up with John Legend’s Get Lifted Film Co. and Sony Pictures adapting the political drama Paper Gods, to ABC. Paper Gods is a 2018 bestselling novel written by Goldie Taylor  which focuses on the complexity of race, politics,and power centered around the fictional Atlanta mayor Victoria Dobbs Overstreet (played by Nia Long).

According to Deadline, “Victoria Dobbs is a beautifully flawed and complicated character,” Long said today of the timely series in a year of election and division. “I look forward to exploring her journey as a wife, mother and politician. Paper Gods highlights the profound impact Black women have on American politics and the world. Mike, John and Tash are my dream team!”

“We’re so thrilled to be able to bring this incredible world Goldie created to life,” said Get Lifted's Jackson, Legend and Ty Stiklorius. “It’s going to be an incredible journey working with Nia and Tash as we endeavor to learn more about this strong black female who’s incredibly human and nuanced.”

Tasha Gray has signed as a showrunner and stated, “Nia and I came together in remembrance of our friend, and my mentor, John Singleton. From that friendship blossomed an opportunity to tell a profound story that’s near to my heart,” which was the Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac and Notorious B.I.G.

Production on Paper Gods is expected to begin later this year and we can’t wait to see all the intrigue and drama that Nia Long will command in this dynamic role for ABC.