Daniel Kaluuya Signs With WME (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com:

Angelique Jackson Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya has signed with WME for representation. In 2021, Kaluuya won the best supporting actor Oscar for his portrayal of Fred Hampton, the late Black Panther Party leader, in “Judas and the Black Messiah.” He was previously nominated for best actor for Jordan Peele’s psychological horror hit “Get Out.” The British star has consistently delivered standout performances in such films as “Black Panther,” “Widows,” “Queen & Slim,” “Nope” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” Also a writer, producer and director, Kaluuya produced Adamma Ebo’s Sundance-premiering comedy “Honk for Jesus.

Save Your Soul” under his 59% Productions banner. He made his feature writing and co-directing debut with the dystopian thriller “The Kitchen”; the Netflix movie was also produced by 59% Productions.

Next up, the company is collaborating with A24 and Mattel Films on a live-action “Barney” film, with Kaluuya as the lead producer.

Ayo Edebiri is writing the screenplay and in talks to star. 59% Productions also teamed up with the famed London theatre company, Roundhouse, to establish Centre 59.