Dan Levy Launches Not A Real Production Company, Taps Megan Zehmer As President Of Film & Television

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EXCLUSIVE: Emmy Award-winner Dan Levy has launched a new production company, Not A Real Production Company.Joining Levy as his producing partner is long-time publicist Megan Zehmer, who will also serve as the company’s President of Film and Television.

In this role, she will oversee all development and work to further expand the company’s slate.The company’s launch comes as Levy officially begins his new overall television deal with Netflix, where he also has a first-look feature film deal.Not A Real Production Company has several projects in various stages of development, including a previously announced original film at Netflix that will mark Levy’s feature directorial debut.

Along with directing, Levy will also write and star in the untitled film, which he and Zehmer are producing alongside Sister’s Stacey Snider and Kate Fenske.“Megan navigated the PR roll-out for the Schitt’s Creek Emmy campaign with such an impressive level of skill, taste, and ingenuity, Levy tells Deadline in an exclusive statement. “Her work speaks for itself at this point, but what really impressed me throughout that process was her sensitivity to never exploit.

Preserving the integrity of the show was always paramount for her, and that’s not always the case. It’s a rare gift to be able to lead with both heart and head.