FX Productions has signed Atlanta executive producer Paul Simms to an exclusive television production deal, the network announced Wednesday (July 12).

As part of the exclusive deal, Simms – who will continue to work on Atlanta – will develop, write and produce television projects exclusively for FX Productions. 

Simms has also written for The Larry Sanders Show, Flight of the Conchords, Girls, and NewsRadio, which he created.  

“We’ve had a great experience working with Paul on Atlanta,” said Nick Grad, co-president of original programming for FX and FX Productions in a statement. “Paul has a track record of success and we look forward to him developing new projects for FXP.”