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Kay Oyegun is a Nigerian born American writer, producer, and director. She is known for writing for This Is Us, of which she also produced and directed several episodes, and writing for Queen Sugar.[1][2][3] She made her This Is Us directorial debut in the "Birth Mother" episode which aired on January 12, 2021.[4]
Oyegun wrote the original script for Assisted Living, an upcoming Paramount movie which will mark Cardi B's debut in a leading movie role.[5]
Oyegun currently serves as a writer and executive producer on Apple TV+'s upcoming miniseries, Imperfect Women,[6] starring Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss, Kate Mara, Joel Kinnaman, and Corey Stoll.[7]
Oyegun has a bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Pittsburgh and an MFA in Producing from USC.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "Kay Oyegun". Writers Guild of America. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
- ^ Mizoguchi, Karen (2021-04-13). "'This Is Us' : Why It Took Randall and Kevin So Long to Find Their 'Brotherly Love' Again". People. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
- ^ Snierson, Dan (2022-01-11). "This Is Us producers break down those Nicky flash-forward revelations and Deja's decision". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
- ^ Larki, Shadan (2021-01-11). "Awards Daily Exclusive: Director Kay Oyegun Teases New Photos and This Week's 'This Is Us'". Awards Daily. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ "Cardi B Lands First Leading Movie Role In 'Assisted Living'". BET. Retrieved 2021-02-01.
- ^ Petski, Denise (2025-04-17). "Joel Kinnaman Joins Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington & Kate Mara In Apple's 'Imperfect Women'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
- ^ Otterson, Joe (2025-04-18). "Corey Stoll Joins 'Imperfect Women' Limited Series at Apple TV+". Varitety. Retrieved 2025-08-02.
- ^ Dyer, Ervin. "This is Kay Oyegun". University of Pittsburgh. Retrieved 2025-02-08.
External links
[edit]- Kay Oyegun at IMDb