Thread by @Variety

Malala is at a new juncture in her life. Living in London, away from her parents for the first time, the youngest Nobel laureate in history heads her own film and TV production company, Extracurricular. wp.me/pc8uak-1lBxHW

Malala on trying to expand her activism through her production company: "I’ve realized that we shouldn’t limit activism to the work of NGOs only: There’s also the element of changing people’s minds and perspectives — and that requires a bit more work.” wp.me/pc8uak-1lBxHW

“You’re often told in Hollywood...that if one show about a person of color is made, then that’s it — you don’t need to make another one. That needs to change.” wp.me/pc8uak-1lBxHW

“I think audiences should be able to watch shows that are made by people of color, and produced and directed by people of color, with people of color in the lead. That is possible, and I’m gonna make it happen.” wp.me/pc8uak-1lBxHW

“What I hope to bring to the table are the voices of women of color and debut writers and Muslim directors and writers. I hope we can have a wide range of perspectives and that we challenge some of the stereotypes we hold in our societies.” wp.me/pc8uak-1lBxHW

“I also hope that the content is entertaining, and that people fall in love with the characters and have the best time together.” wp.me/pc8uak-1lBxHW

Read the full #PowerOfWomen cover story with Malala: wp.me/pc8uak-1lBxHW