John Singleton, a renowned director, initially dismissed television, comparing it to selling drugs:
Once you get in, there’s no getting out.However, he later changed his stance and created one of the most important shows about Black Los Angeles.
In 1997, Singleton signed a development and production deal with Warner Bros. TV, leading to a six-episode commitment for CRASH, a drama about the LAPD SWAT team. Despite this, Singleton prioritized his film projects, such as Shaft.
Author's summary: John Singleton's journey to creating Snowfall Empire.