Joy Gorman Wettels (born October 26, 1973) is an American television producer and founder of Joy Coalition.[1] She is executive producer of Unprisoned,[2] 13 Reasons Why and Home Before Dark.
Early life[edit]
Gorman Wettels grew up in Yonkers, New York. She enrolled at Barnard College at Columbia University and joined the college's revue The Varsity Show.[3] After graduation, she worked in casting and development. In 2002, she became a manager, with two clients: Dana Fox and Brian Yorkey, both of whom she had met through The Varsity Show.[4] Subsequently, she worked on the musical Next to Normal on Broadway for over a decade.[citation needed]
Career[edit]
Joy Gorman Wettels is the founder of Joy Coalition.[5] She was previously a partner at Anonymous Content, where she worked with producer Steve Golin for 14 years.
Gorman Wettels executive produced Unprisoned, Tracy McMillan's semi-autobiographical exploration of the effects of incarceration on a family, starring Kerry Washington. The series debuted on Hulu March 10, 2023.
After producing the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why in 2017, she produced Apple TV+'s series Home Before Dark in 2020. She has also served as a producer on the films Seeking a Friend for the End of the World (2012) and The Meddler (2015).
Gorman Wettels serves on the Advisory Council for UCLA's Center for Scholars and Storytellers and the advisory board for Hollywood, Health & Society at USC Annenberg's Norman Lear Center.[citation needed]
Awards[edit]
On behalf of the 13 Reasons Why team, she's accepted a Sentinel Award,[6][7] Television Academy Honors, and the 2018 Mental Health America Media Award.[8] She has been awarded The American Legion Hollywood Post 43 Patriot Award, for service to veterans and Hollywood.[citation needed]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Seeking a Friend for the End of the World | Producer |
| 2013 | Adult World | Producer |
| 2015 | The Meddler | Producer |
| 2017–2020 | 13 Reasons Why | Executive Producer |
| 2019 | This is Personal | Producer |
| 2020–present | Home Before Dark | Executive Producer |
| 2021 | Eyes on the Prize: Hallowed Ground[9] | Executive Producer |
| 2023 | Unprisoned |
References[edit]
- ^ White, Peter (September 15, 2022). "Former Anonymous Content Partner Joy Gorman Wettels Launches Production Company Joy Coalition & Strikes First-Look Deal With Fifth Season". Deadline. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (May 13, 2022). "Onyx Collective Picks Up 'Unprisoned' With Kerry Washington & Delroy Lindo; Comedy Will Stream on Hulu, Star+ & Disney+". Deadline.com. Deadline. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- ^ "The MOMS, Kmart & Peter Pan Simply Ground Peanut Butter Hosted a MAMARAZZI® Screening Event Celebrating New Film The Meddler". Influencer Magazine. April 20, 2016. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
- ^ Shannon Miller, Liz (May 23, 2018). "'13 Reasons Why' Producer on Why There Had to Be a Season 2, and the Potential for Season 3". Indie Wire. Retrieved June 17, 2020.
- ^ White, Peter (September 15, 2022). "Former Anonymous Content Partner Joy Gorman Wettels Launches Production Company Joy Coalition & Strikes First-Look Deal With Fifth Season". Deadline. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
- ^ Yang, Rachel (October 4, 2018). "'13 Reasons Why' and 'One Day at a Time' Among Honorees at 2018 Sentinel Awards".
- ^ "2018 TELEVISION ACADEMY HONORS RECIPIENT: 13 REASONS WHY". Emmys.Com. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
- ^ "Mental Health America Announces Winners of 2018 Awards". Mental Health America. May 3, 2018.
- ^ Jackson, Angelique (July 19, 2021). "How the 'Eyes on the Prize' Companion Doc 'Hallowed Ground' Fills in the Gaps of Black History (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 16, 2021.