UTA Acquires U.K. Literary and Talent Agency Curtis Brown
variety.comNaman Ramachandran United Talent Agency (UTA) has signed a definitive agreement to acquire U.K. literary and talent agency Curtis Brown Group.Under the terms of the deal, London-based Curtis Brown Group, founded in 1899, will continue to operate under its current name and management, including CEO Jonny Geller.
The structure will allow both parries to continue their longstanding relationships with other agency partners in the U.K. and U.S. “The union is driven by a shared desire to ensure greater opportunities for clients across an increasingly global entertainment and culture landscape, in which traditional buyers and distributors such as studios and streaming services are expanding far beyond their home markets.
The alliance provides Curtis Brown Group with resources to continue to build out its business, and the benefit of UTA’s expertise across a wide range of capabilities in such areas as brands, podcasts, digital talent, endorsements, media rights, data analytics and more,” the companies said in a statement.
UTA and companies in the Curtis Brown Group have collaborated for several years, working with talent like Damian Lewis, Lily James, Alicia Vikander, Bel Powley, as well as the new Doctor Who Ncuti Gatwa.
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