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Michelle Purple is a classic movie lover who also happens to own a production company with her close friend, Jessica Biel.

They met on the set of STEALTH and became fast friends, bonding over watching films in Jessica\u2019s trailer. When Jessica poked her to start a production company together, Michelle was hesitant. She was nervous to work with her friend and running an actor based company.

She eventually said yes. Twelve years later, Iron Ocean Productions is a thriving production company that enhances strong female voices.\xa0

Iron\xa0Ocean\xa0Productions\u2019 most recent project was\xa0Facebook Watch\u2019s \u201cLimetown,\u201d in which Biel starred opposite Stanley Tucci. The show premiered in Fall 2019 to over 10 million viewers in the first 72 hours.

Prior to this, the shingle had USA\u2019s limited TV series THE SINNER, which has enjoyed three consecutive seasons resulting in multiple awards nominations, including Emmy, Golden Globe and Critic\u2019s Choice award nominations for best actress for Jessica. The duo also received many nominations as executive producers. Season 3 of \u201cThe Sinner\u201d starring Matt Bomer and Chris Messina is a well-crafted mystery that takes on toxic masculinity with care and is expertly realized by its performances. The show has been \u201cThe renewed for Season 4 and will return to USA in 2021. \xa0

They recently wrapped production on the pilot for EOne/FreeForm\u2019s upcoming TV show \u201cCruel Summer,\u201d starring Olivia Holt. It\u2019s been picked up by the network and is going to series.

Michelle heart and passion for this industry is truly palpable and can be heard in this week\u2019s episode. It was truly a joy to chat with her and I\u2019m personally excited to meet her in real life whenever the world opens back up!

Tune in as she shines a light on what it\u2019s like to work with Jessica, the grief and heartbreak that comes with producing, and what it's like to have a first look TV deal.