Glen Powell & His Production Company Sign First-Look Deal With Universal Pictures

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Glen Powell is upping his film profile! The 36-year-old has now signed a first-look deal with Universal Pictures through his Barnstorm production company, THR reports.

If you recall, Glen recently had much success with Universal with Twisters. Keep reading to find out more… The actor and screenwriter has also tapped Dan Cohen as his partner to help run Barnstorm. Dan previously worked at Shawn Levy‘s 21 Laps. “Barnstorm has been a dream of mine since I was a kid,” Glen shared in a statement. “I want our company to be a destination for world class theatrical entertainment.

Throughout the process of making Twisters, I was so impressed with the leadership of Universal and the vision and ambition of their team across so many departments.

We are so honored to call them home.” “Glen is the complete package: a talented, charismatic producer, creator, writer, and actor at the top of his game, who is committed to entertaining global audiences across all genres,” Universal Pictures president Peter Cramer said. “He was an ideal partner throughout the production and release of our hit Twisters, and we know that he will continue to expand on his success in the years to come.