Who Represents Newsletter, January 9, 2015

By: [email protected] on Fri, 01/09/2015 - 09:34

At WME:
- The major news out of WME is that agent Charles King is leaving the agency to launch his own media and production company, Macro. King has long been one of the leading representatives for African American artists, and his new company will have a focus on multi-cultural audiences. Initial word was that all of his clients would remain at WME, but it is likely at least some will head elsewhere after the dust settles.
- Actor, writer and producer Chris O'Dowd is now represented by Sharon Jackson. His managers are Dave Becky and Nick Frenkel at 3 Arts.
- Director/writer/producer Neil Marshall has signed with Daniel Cohan. He is managed by David Gardner at Principato Young Entertainment.
- Talent agent Chris Fioto has come over from Gersh...
- ... Bringing with him rising star Brie Larson. Larson is managed by Anne Woodward at Authentic.

At CAA:
- Bill Nighy has left WME and signed with CAA's Chris Andrews.
- Gabrielle Union is now with Cameron Mitchell. Her manager is Jeff Morrone at Intellectual Artists.
- Pretty Little Liars' Ashley Benson has signed with Elan Ruspoli. She is managed by Thor Bradwell at LBI Entertainment.

At ICM Partners:
- Nurse Jackie actress Betty Gilpin has signed with Sean Liebowitz. Her manager is David Williams of David Williams Management.
- British actress Eliza Bennett has signed with a team that includes Andrew Kurland and Meredith Wechter. She is managed by Melanie Greene at Affirmative Entertainment.

At UTA:
- Actor and writer Steve Little, probably best known for his work on Eastbound and Down, has signed with Jay Gassner. He is managed by Naomi Odenkirk at Odenkirk Provissiero Entertainment.

At APA
- Actor Will Patton has signed with a team that includes Paul Santana. His manager is Kate Edwards at Grand View.
- Actor and comedian Tom Papa has signed with Max Burgos. He is also represented by manager Dave Becky.

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