Overview
- WME announced the hires to its Motion Picture Literary department in Beverly Hills, confirming the agents’ transitions from CAA.
- Astbury arrives with clients including Travis Knight, Jon Spaihts, Bill Dubuque, Zak Olkewicz, and Orlando von Einsedel, among others.
- Martin brings clients such as Josh Cooley, Kat Coiro, Michael Giacchino, Julius Avery, Dan Mazeau, and Ana Nogueira, among others.
- Astbury and Martin said the move positions them to build the next chapter of their careers and expand opportunities for their clients.
- WME Group Co-Chairman Richard Weitz lauded their reputations as the agency made official a shift first reported before Thanksgiving.