Steel Springs Pictures develops content focused on the viral card game “We’re Not Really Strangers”; Partnership launches the non-fiction division led by Jonathan Sinclair

exclusive: Steel Springs Pictures collaborated with The Card Game We are absolutely not strangers Create exclusive sales of designs and formats that expand the essence of the brand.

The deal is the first to be announced through Steel Springs Pictures’ new non-fiction division, created by former OWN / Harpo executive Jonathan Sinclair.Oprah masterclass) leads as president, non-fiction.

Created and published by Koreen Odin in 2018, We are absolutely not strangers Born from the idea of ​​promoting meaningful connections, designed to trigger an emotional dialogue and explore the dynamics of human connection in very tangible and revealing ways. The game gained a significant following and established itself as a beloved IP during the Covid pandemic, leading to collaborations with fashion brands DVF and Valentino. Steel Springs plans to develop both non-fiction series and game-based script, as well as special events that explore the same emotions and interactions that come with it.

Steel Springs’ new non-fiction division produces content with internal and external partners. In his new role as president, Sinclair will lead the development and production of several unscripted projects under the Steel Springs banner alongside company founder and award-winning producer Peter Lawson.Alicia, in the spotlight).

“Over the past few months I have had the pleasure of discovering and developing incredible stories and working with a talented group of partners. join forces We are absolutely not strangers it was a no-brainer as a first project out of the gate. We explore formats and specialties that span all relationships, dating, family, marriage and more, “Sinclair told Deadline.” The game offers rich and limitless material on the dynamics of human connection, which lends itself perfectly to wonderfully fun projects. and significant for the screen “.

“We are absolutely not strangers It was born out of my desire to create meaningful human connections, ”added Odini. “When I was 16, I remember seeing my first episode of ‘Oprah’s Master Class’ and feeling a connection with so many of my heroes, Maya Angelou, Jane Fonda and others, showing me the power of what content can Do. I’m thrilled to develop it further for the screen with Jonathan and Steel Springs Pictures as we continue to build these connections across all walks of life. “

Founded in 2017, Steel Springs Pictures is a Los Angeles and Australian-based production company that develops, produces and co-finances film and television projects focusing on inspiring and socially impacting real-life stories. The first function of the company, AliciaStarring Keke Palmer and Common, it had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in 2022. The film by screenwriter and director Christine Ver Linden will debut in US theaters on March 18. Steel Springs also has powerful scenario features in development, including RebellionBased on the Howard University football team and its coach, Lincoln “Tiger” Phillips.