Notes From the Rep Biz ~ 3-24-2023

NEW SIGNS AT WME:  “Yellowjackets” executive producer and director Karyn Kusama, actor and singer Dove Cameron, Sean Foley (Tiger Woods’ former coach), “Elite” Actor Manu Rios, writers Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn, “Wednesday” star Emma Myers,  and “Talk to Me” Star Sophie Wilde. 

While agent Olive Uniacke is leaving the agency. 

AT CAA: Agent Chris Harbert is retiring. New signs include; actress Allison Janney, “Rye Lane” Star Vivian Oparah, “House of the Dragon” star Emma D'Arcy, “The Magic Flute” writer, producer,director Florian Sigl, “Hacks” actor Johnny Sibilly, and actress Rosy McEwen.

Lit Agent Christopher Licata has the death star to join 42 as a manager.

AT UTA: “Cropsey” and “The Killing Season” Filmmaker Joshua Zeman, “Access Hollywood” host Zuri Hall, “John Wick” creator Derek Kolstad, TikTok Star Alix Earle, “The Chosen” and “Jesus Revolution” star Jonathan Roumie, and comedian Matt Friend are all new signs for the agency.  In other UTA news, agent Brian Swardstrom is leaving to become a producer and Bec Smith has joined Anonymous Content as a manager.

At Gersh: Filmmaker Kelley Kali, actress Molly Parker, “Thor” actress Jaimie Alexander, actress Sophia Anne Caruso, and director Raul Martinez.

Other Notes Around town:

At Paradigm: Varun Monga has joined from Kaplan Stahler agency, while Sanam Sarani and Sheridan March have been promoted to agents.

Range Media Partners has signed Jenji Kohan and TikTok Star Monet McMichael.

After 11 years Amy Retzinger has left Verve and the business entirely to focus on a plastic reclamation start up.

Sources: Variety, Hollywood Reporter, Deadline