Notes From the Rep Biz, March 7, 2014
Agency Notes
At CAA:
CAA has made some flashy signs in the past couple of weeks. Perhaps most notably, Taylor Kitsch is now represented by Bryan O'Guin.
His manager is Stephanie Simon at Untitled. He was
formerly with WME.
Actor/comedian Aziz Ansari has signed with Jason Heyman. His manager is Dave Becky at 3 Arts. He was formerly with UTA.
British actress Lucy Punch is another new sign for Jason Heyman,
who has one of the most impressive rosters of comic talent in the
business. Lucy Punch is managed by Christian Donatelli at The Schiff Co,
and was previously with WME.
Disney Channel star Zendaya (aka Zendaya Coleman) has signed with Josh Lieberman. She is managed by Monster Talent.
At UTA:
UTA has signed Gillian Robespierre, the writer/director of what could be a break-out indie hit this year, Obvious Child, starring Jenny Slate. Her point will be Emerson Davis.
At Gersh:
Oscar-nominated actress Sharon Stone is now with Bob Gersh. Her manager is Chuck Binder of Binder and Associates.
At WME:
Belgian filmmaker Erik Van Looy is now with Rich Cook.
TV/internet personality Katie Nolan has signed with Meghan Mackenzie.
TV writer/producer David Hudgins is now with Nancy Josephson.
Israeli TV writer Amit Cohen has signed with Rick Rosen.
At Paradigm:
Recently arrived agent Emanuel Nunez has signed Melanie Griffith (he also reps Antonio Banderas). She was previously with WME.
Actress Lynn Collins is now with Ken Stovitz and Nate Bryson. She is managed by Stephanie Simon at Untitled.
Vikings star (and part of Sweden's foremost acting family) Gustaf Skarsgard is now with Jim Dempsey.
Rising star Bryshere Y. Gray has signed with Ken Stovitz.
PR Notes
Publicists Evelyn Karamanos, Jessica Kolstad and Nicole Caruso have spun off from WKT to form Relevant, a new PR company. Their client lists are still being determined.
Model Jessica Gomes, actress/musician Courtney Love and actress Taryn Manning are new signs for PMK*BNC.
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