Dennis Lehane

The prolific novelist, screenwriter and showrunner is best known for the movies and TV shows “The Wire,” “Mystic River” and “Shutter Island” On the heels of the Golden Globe-winning series “Black Bird,” a prison drama that he helped create, Lehane recently struck an exclusive overall deal with Apple Studios and his production company Hans Bubby to develop and produce a slate of original series for Apple TV+, including “Small Mercies” and the upcoming “Firebug.” The agreement also gives Apple a first-look for digital features.