'Manifest': Jeff Rake's show treats diversity as its key element

Along with a room of writers from diverse backgrounds, Rake's 'Manifest' holds a palette of characters representing an inclusive team of artistes

NBC's new show 'Manifest' has taken off on a record-breaking start and as the show progresses, the mystery behind the plane has intensified and the slow burner continues to make us ask questions about the tiny hints and details. However, what really stands out and sets the show apart from its contemporaries is its diverse cast and crew. While NBC is on the brink of launching its 13th diverse writers' program 'Writers on the Verge',  'Manifest' creator Jeff Rake has already given us proof on what happens when a room consists of writers from different backgrounds.

Speaking to Collider, Rake had confessed that in spite of the gaps in his plot which he has been working on for almost 10 years, he finds himself fortunate to work with eight "incredibly talented writers", who help him "to fill in all the gaps in between".

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