The Business
Showrunner Jill Soloway on Amazon’s “Transparent”
Writer and producer Jill Soloway traces how she went from being second-in-command on cable shows to creating the most-binged series on Amazon.
By Kim Masters • • 28m ListenWhen Jill Soloway’s parent came out as transgender, inspiration struck. Her show, Transparent, is a critical hit, and Amazon recently ordered a second season. Soloway talks about the freedom that comes with working for a digital platform and why the internet can be a place where shows with strong female characters flourish.
Photo: Showrunner Jill Soloway on the set of Transparent. Courtesy of Amazon Studios.
