LOS ANGELES—AVN Award-winning performer Maitland Ward has signed a contract extension with Vixen Media Group that will keep her exclusive with the company into 2022.
Ward, who won AVN Best Supporting Actress in January for her role in Kayden Kross's psychological thriller Drive, remarked, “I’m so happy that for the next two years I am going to call Deeper and Vixen Media Group my home. Up until now, it’s been an amazing journey.
“Kayden and I plan on pushing not only the boundaries of adult filmmaking, but will also continue to break down walls with mainstream ventures. One year was not enough to do all we have planned, and I’m humbled and excited that this team stands behind me. Along with Kayden, I happily accept the challenge to produce the best product possible in the adult industry."
A mainstream actress who transitioned to adult, Ward starred on TV’s long-running comedy series Boy Meets World prior to starting her porn career. She will headline several new releases a year with plans to perform in anal, IR and group scenes for Vixen Media Group’s network of sites, including collaborations with the industry’s top talent.
“There is not a more talented, humble or stunning person in this industry, and I consider it a huge compliment that Maitland has committed to us for another year,” said Kross, who is the reigning and two-time AVN Director of the Year-Body of Work. “Working with her is endlessly enjoyable, and I love the way she walks in and just blows the ceiling off the rooms that adult content has been boxed in.”
Up next for Ward and Deeper, Secretary, a timely drama about a steely executive who lays out her demands—professional and personal—on her new assistant Riley Reid before engaging in a vigorous three-way interview with the company’s Big Boss, Markus Dupree.
Kross notes that Ward has done amazing work in breaking down barriers and blurring the lines between mainstream and adult entertainment.
“If Maitland has taught me anything, it's that you should work with people who make your goals bigger… I adore her for that, and can't wait to see what we will make together," Kross added.
