Kunal Nayyar is instantly recognizable worldwide, having secured his enduring legacy through his 12-season run in The Big Bang Theory. His ongoing rise in Hollywood is marked not only by new acting ventures but by a dedicated commitment to developing content. This strategic expansion is now fully evident as he supports his longtime producing partner, Jason Hiro Kim, in launching an exciting new independent venture, proving that Nayyar's ambitions extend far beyond his beloved sitcom persona.

This next evolution underscores the strong, long-standing alliance between the two industry figures, Kunal Nayyar and Jason Hiro Kim.

According to Variety, Jason Hiro Kim is heading solo with his new production company, Hiro’s Omakase. Jason Hiro Kim expressed his deep gratitude to Kunal Nayyar, thanking him for their "wonderful working partnership" that spanned almost two decades. Even while focusing on his new venture, the two plan to continue their collaboration in meaningful ways going forward. Nayyar reciprocated the praise, calling Kim instrumental in his career for the better part of twenty years and offering his full admiration for the new venture, cementing plans to work together in the future.

Jason Hiro Kim began working alongside Kunal Nayyar after the Big Bang Theory star recruited him to help manage Good Karma Productions in 2020. The producer and former manager revealed Hiro’s Omakase, the new independent production company. He confirmed, while speaking to Variety, that this company will focus on stories bridging the U.S., Japan, and Korea, leveraging the Korean executive’s unique background.

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This unwavering professional bond provides a strong foundation for Jason Hiro Kim’s independent endeavors as he shifts focus to his new slate

Under the new banner, Kim is currently backing several diverse projects, showcasing his range as a producer. His slate includes an adaptation of the historical work, Angel Island: Immigrant Gateway to America, authored by Erika Lee and Judy Yung. Furthermore, he is strategically involved in the Broadway debut of a theatrical production titled The Lost Boys and holds a stake in an upcoming feature film from Ketchup Entertainment.

Jason Hiro Kim spent over ten years representing talent at Lovett Management, mastering the art of the deal and cultivating deep industry relationships before transitioning to the creative side. His career shift came in 2020 when he joined the cast of Big Bang Theory, which took over Friends, Nayyar to co-run Good Karma Productions, where he spent half a decade overseeing a variety of film and television development. Now, launching his own banner, Hiro’s Omakase, he plans to focus on independent ventures while maintaining attachment to certain prior projects.

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