Notes From the Rep Biz ~ 5-24-2024
At WME:
Mega producer, writer, and directory Judd Apatow has left his longtime agency UTA and signed with the agency. Other new signings include: Ben Stiller, screenwriter Ian Shorr, and neuroscientist Andrew Huberman.
At CAA:
writer/producer Julie Plec, comedian Matt Mathews, and filmmaker Takashi Miike are all new signings for the Death Star. Additionally, agent Frank Jung has left the agency to launch tech start up Franchise Media Collective.
At UTA:
New singings: Filmmakers Ryan J. Sloan and Ariella Mastroianni, Young Royals co-creator Lisa Ambjörn, and actress Sara Sampaio.
Other Notes Around Town
Former WME agent Julia Bodner has joined Envisionary Management as a manager and partner.
V for Vendetta director James McTeigue has signed with Gersh
Lit agent David Lubliner has joined Untitled Entertainment as a manager.
Sources: Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Deadline