Notes From the Rep Biz, February 5, 2016
Agency Notes
At CAA:
Past Oscar, Emmy and Golden Globe nominee Minne Driver has signed with a team that includes Michael Katcher and Joey Stanton.
Veteran TV writer/producer Bob Kushell, most recently of The Muppets, is now represented by Barry Kotler.
At WME:
Actor Jason Clarke is now represented by Brent Morley.
Rising writer Rosalind Ross has signed with David Karp.
Actress and comedian Alice Wetterlund has signed with Sharon Jackson.
Acclaimed producer Andrew MacDonald (Trainspotting, Ex Machina) is now with Robert Newman.
Comedy director Marcus Raboy is now with Evan Warner.
At UTA:
Actress and musician Willow Smith is now at UTA, where her team includes Brian Nossokoff, Max Stubblefield and Izzy Arias, who recently came over from WME.
Egyptian comedian and TV personality Bassem Youssef, is now a client at UTA. He has also signed with Anonymous Content, where he will be managed by Nicole Romano.
At Gersh:
Meg Ryan is now with a team that includes Leslie Siebert and Alex Yarosh.
Management Notes
In a move that could have significant ramifications, superstar manager Aleen Keshishian has parted ways with Brillstein Entertainment Partners to start a new company, Lighthouse Management and Media. Manager Zack Morgenroth is making the trip with her, and it is anticipated that many, if not all, of her marquee clients will remain with her, including Natalie Portman, Jennifer Aniston,
Josh Gad, Paul Rudd and Mark Ruffalo.
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