Per a Prime Video press release, the streamer has approved of the Sterling Point. Megan Park (The Secret Life of the American Teenager, A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song) wears many hats in the series as creator, co-showrunner, director and executive producer. The other co-showrunner and executive producers are Stephanie Savage (Gossip Girl: Acapulco, The Astronaut Wives Club) and Josh Scwartz (Looking for Alaska, The O.C.) from Fake Empire.
LuckyChamp will be producing with Amazon MGM for the first time because of a television deal, as noted by the press release. Sterling Point is the second collaboration of Park and LuckyChamp after her second film My Old Ass. The comedy drama film was produced by Indian Paintbrush and the production company above. After debuting at Sundance, it found a home at Amazon MGM Studios and was beloved by so many reviews. The film was released in theaters and shortly after, premiered on Prime Video. Currently, the movie has been nominated for the DGA, an Independent Spirit Award for Best Screenplay, the Critics Choice Award for Best Comedy Movie and the WGA.
Park stated in the press release: “I am so thrilled to be partnering with LuckyChap and Amazon again after such an incredible journey making My Old Ass together. The trust they have in my world building is every creator’s dream. I feel honoured to be working alongside two of the best in the business, Stephanie and Josh, who are masters at their craft. Together, we’re having the best time making something we really love, and hope audiences will love too.”
The feeling is mutual as Head of Television Amazon MGM Studios, Vernon Sanders stated, “Megan’s vision, alongside Josh, Stephanie, and LuckyChap, makes Sterling Point compelling. The series speaks to young audiences while tackling themes that we think will resonate with all age groups and we’re looking forward to bringing their creative vision to life for our global Prime Video customers.”