Malia Obama Pitched "Wild" Stories For "Swarm," Earns Praise From Chlöe & Dominique Fishback

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The 24-year-old is officially a Hollywood screenwriter, and she's being applauded for her first credit in Donald Glover's "Swarm."

She has received her first official taste as a screenwriter, and Malia Obama is being praised for her contributions to Swarm. Donald Glover previously revealed that the former First Daughter would enter Hollywood with a career far from her parents' political endeavors. He was excited to collaborate with the 24-year-old, and finally, Obama saw her name in the credits. Janine Nabers helped Glover create Swarm, and the showrunner told Entertainment Tonight, "['Girl, Bye'] is probably one of the wildest episodes." She also stated, "I think it's going to surprise a lot of people. It's pretty dope. I'm really proud of it."

"Some of her pitches were wild as hell, and they were just so good and so funny," Nabers said of Obama. The two women wrote the "Girl Bye" episode together. "She's an incredible writer. She brought a lot to the table… She's really, really dedicated to her craft." Nabers also said Obama "just folded into [the group]" with ease. "I'm really excited for everyone to get to know her work, and the work of the writers on a show." The sentiments were echoed by Dominique Fishback, who delivered a stellar performance in the lead role of Dre. Her character is the obsessed fan of a Pop icon.

Chlöe & Dominique Fishback Are Proud Of Malia Obama

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 14: (L-R) Dominique Fishback, Donald Glover, Chloe Bailey, Janine Nabers, and Damson Idris attend the "Swarm" Red Carpet Premiere and Screening in Los Angeles at Lighthouse Artspace LA on March 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Arnold Turner/Getty Images for Prime Video)

"It was nice to know that she was going to be on it. And that we had different voices and different generations involved in making the show," said Fishback. "It was pretty cool to meet her. I think she's dope." Meanwhile, Chlöe met the Obama sisters many years ago, so reuniting with Malia was refreshing. "It was always so fun and exciting getting to run into Malia and Sasha years prior," said the "Have Mercy" songbird. "Having that relationship with Mrs. Obama and getting to meet her daughters... I was always so honored, and they always felt like my family in my head."

"Getting to see Malia now" is the reunion that Chlöe didn't expect, but she realizes she needed. "Us both growing into who we are as young women and making our own mark; her as an incredible writer and me making my mark as an entertainer and an actress. It was really fun. I was just so excited when I actually got to see her on set. I'm just so proud of her."

Donald Glover's Recognition

When it was revealed that Malia Obama would be working on the show last year, Glover called her an "amazing talented person." He added, "She's really focused, and she’s working really hard. I feel like she’s just somebody who’s gonna have really good things coming soon… Her writing style is great."

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Erika Marie
Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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