James Bland(V)

Best known for creating and starring in the Emmy Award-winning drama series Giants, James Bland is a towering figure in the world of storytelling and a multi-hyphenate creative whose thumbprint is on cultural touchstones cherished by millions. As a director and producer, he helmed the HBO documentary special Insecure: The End which takes an intimate behind-the-scenes look at the making of the last season as well as the cultural impact of Issa Rae's hit comedy series Insecure. As a writer, he co-wrote the final episode of The Best Man: The Final Chapters which holds the distinction of being Peacock's biggest-ever original series debut. Both projects received an NAACP Image Award nomination. Bland also wrote on the second season of Uncoupled for Showtime.