EXCLUSIVE: Mixed martial artist-turned-actress Gina Carano, who has appeared in films such as Deadpool, Fast & Furious 6, and the Steven Soderbergh-directed Haywire, has signed with UTA for representation. Most recently, Carano was cast in highly anticipated Disney+ series, The Mandalorian, one of two Star Wars…

Kristen Stewart, Hell Or High Water star Ben Foster and Dunkirk actor Tom Glynn-Carney are to lead cast in a movie inspired by the early works and letters of iconic U.S. writer William Burroughs. This will be a hot one at the Cannes market next week. Foster will make his directorial debut on the film and has also…

EXCLUSIVE: UTA announced today that they have signed comedian, actor, writer and podcaster Rob Riggle in all areas. Riggle is known for a slew of roles in numerous comedic TV series and films such as Night School, The Hangover, 21 Jump Street, The Other Guys and Step Brothers. Once a member of the U.S. Marine Corps…

United Talent Agency (UTA) has promoted five of its agents across a range of divisions and upped a slew of assistants to co-ordinators. Dru Bass is now an agent in music crossover, Bri Hildebrand is an agent in events & experiences; Aaron Millberg becomes an agent in endorsements & voiceover; Samantha Schoenberg is an…

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed design and VFX studio Aaron Sims Creative in all areas. The signing signals UTA Production's expansion into the concept design and visual effects space, as the agency will work with ASC to expand its reach, impact and integration with domestic and international film and TV productions. “We…

UTA has hired Adam Gross, formerly Director of Internal Communications at Disney|ABC Television, for the same role at the agency. In his new position, he will with Human Resources, Finance, IT, Corporate Services and other divisions to foster information-sharing, collaboration and company culture, and will direct its…

UTA has brought aboard Jackie Knobbe as an agent in its Comedy Touring unit. She brings along such big-name stand-ups as Tiffany Haddish — who signed with UTA last month — Lewis Black, Jeanne Robertson and Leslie Jones. Knobbe, who will work remotely from Florida, joins the agency after nearly two decades at APA…

Good Friday has put Hollywood on pause for tomorrow, but today the Writers Guild said it has a very big Easter delivery for the uberagencies coming on Monday. It’s been nearly a week after talks completely broke down between the WGA and the Association of Talent Agents over the new anti-packaging Agency Code of…

(UPDATED with WGA statement) Hours after the WGA launched its expected anti-packaging lawsuit this morning against the Big 4 agencies, representatives for UTA, WME, CAA and ICM Partners hit back in a dispute that has Hollywood on the precipice. “This development is ironic given that the Guild itself has agreed to the…

United Talent Agency has signed Cindy McCain in all areas, the agency announced Thursday. McCain’s daughter, The View panelist Meghan McCain is another prominent client. Cindy McCain, widow of the late Sen. John McCain, is an advocate of early childhood education and activist in the fight against human trafficking, UTA…

For a second time in three years, the talent agencies find themselves in an awkward situation heading into the May upfronts. And this time, it may result in the cancellation of most agency parties. The same time in 2017, the major agencies were planning their soirees under the threat of a WGA strike as the guild was…

Conversations about diversity and inclusion have become a necessity in Hollywood considering the demand and need for authentic representation in TV and film. Earlier this week, UTA hosted their second Diversity Showrunner Panel with Tanya Saracho (Vida), Aida Croal (Y, Luke Cage, Jessica Jones), Marco Ramirez (The Twil…