Viva Maude
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founder | Tessa Thompson |
Key people | Kishori Rajan |
| Products | Motion pictures Television programs |
Viva Maude is an American production company founded by actress Tessa Thompson. Viva Maude produced the film Hedda and the series His & Hers.
History
The launch of Viva Maude, founded by Tessa Thompson, was announced in January 2021 with a two-year first-look deal with HBO and HBO Max.[1] Kishori Rajan is the company's senior vice president of development and production.[2][3] The company is named after Harold and Maude, a film that turned a profit in 1983, several years after its initial release and the year Thompson was born.[4] She stated that the aim of Viva Maude "is to expand the aperture, to change who gets star treatment, to inspire new voices to feel like they have a home that’s safe where they can cultivate stories that they want to tell."[4]
The television adaptations of Who Fears Death and The Secret Lives of Church Ladies were announced in January 2021.[1] Thompson is slated to executive produce both projects.[1] An HBO adaptation of Luster by Raven Leilani was announced in October 2021 with Gaumont to co-produce.[5]
Viva Maude signed a first-look film deal with Amazon MGM Studios in January 2024.[2]
Viva Maude signed with CAA in July 2025.[3] Hedda, produced with Plan B and starring Thompson, was released in September 2025.[3] In January 2026, Thompson co-starred in and produced the Netflix limited series His and Hers under Viva Maude, an adaptation of the novel by Alice Feeney.[6] In March 2026, it was announced that Viva Maude will adapt Katie Kitamura's A Separation, with Thompson set to produce and star.[7] Linden Productions, Faliro House, and Anonymous Content will co-produce.[7] That month the development of the A24 series Next Door, created by Sam Boyd, was announced with Viva Maude as a producing partner, and Thompson as executive producer and star.[8]
References
- ^ a b c White, Peter. "Tessa Thompson Launches Production Company With First-Look Deal At HBO/HBO Max, Will EP 'Who Fears Death' & 'The Secret Lives Of Church Ladies' Adaptations". Deadline. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ a b Vlessing, Etan (2024-01-24). "Tessa Thompson, Amazon MGM Studios Ink First Look Film Deal". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ a b c Stephan, Katcy. "Tessa Thompson and Her Production Company Viva Maude Sign With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ a b Jackson, Angelique. "Tessa Thompson Delves Into the Subtext of 'Passing': 'None of Us Fit Too Squarely in Boxes'". Variety. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ Jr, Mike Fleming (2021-10-25). "Gaumont, Viva Maude's Tessa Thompson & Kishori Rajan Team To Develop Raven Leilani Debut Bestseller 'Luster' For HBO". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2025-10-15). "'His & Hers' Limited Series Starring Tessa Thompson & Jon Bernthal Gets Netflix Premiere Date; First Photos". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-09.
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt. "Tessa Thompson Teaming With Filmmaker Jonas Carpignano On Adaptation Of Katie Kitamura Bestseller 'A Separation'". Deadline. Retrieved 9 March 2026.
- ^ Cordero, Rosy (2026-03-02). "Tessa Thompson To Star In 'Next Door' Suburban Thriller Series In Works At Netflix From Sam Boyd & A24". Deadline. Retrieved 2026-03-09.