Chris Rock Signs with WME for Exclusive Representation
The comedian and filmmaker transitions to WME as he expands his creative portfolio with major directing and acting projects.
- Chris Rock has officially signed with WME for representation across acting, directing, comedy touring, and books.
- This move follows his departure from CAA after the layoffs of his longtime agent Eddy Yablans, who represented Rock for 30 years.
- Rock is set to direct and star in 'Misty Green,' based on his original script, and is attached to helm a U.S. remake of 'Another Round' and a Martin Luther King Jr. biopic produced by Steven Spielberg.
- His recent achievements include the Netflix special 'Selective Outrage,' which was the platform's first global live-streamed event, and serving as executive producer and narrator of the animated series 'Everybody Still Hates Chris.'
- Rock's career spans decades, earning him four Emmy Awards, three Grammy Awards, and acclaim for his work in stand-up, film, and television.