NBCUniversal<\/a> Entertainment. \u201cHaving the opportunity to work across the entire Universal Entertainment ecosystem will provide multiple entry points for Jez to make a lasting impact at the Studio.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\tOn the film side, Butterworth will work with the Universal Pictures team led by Peter Cramer. On the TV side, he will work with Pearlena Igbokwe\u2019s Universal Studio Group for potential linear and streaming projects. <\/p>\n
\n\tThis marks the latest major deal announcement for NBCUniversal. As previously reported, Taylor Sheridan is already at work on film projects for Universal, while the \u201cYellowstone\u201d mastermind will begin a new TV overall deal with NBCUniversal starting in 2029. Likewise, Sheridan collaborators 101 Studios and former Paramount boss Chris McCarthy have production deals that began at the top of this year. <\/p>\n
\n\t\u201cI couldn\u2019t be more thrilled and honored to join Donna and the team at Universal,\u201d Butterworth said. \u201cI feel fortunate to continue my incredible partnership with 101 Studios and Chris [McCarthy] while I embark on this new adventure.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tButterworth most recently collaborated with 101 Studios and McCarthy on the Paramount+ show \u201cMobland\u201d starring Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, and Helen Mirren. He is also behind the spy show \u201cThe Agency\u201d for Paramount+. Both are currently prepping their second seasons. His film credits include \u201cEdge of Tomorrow,\u201d the James Bond film \u201cSpectre,\u201d \u201cFord v. Ferarri,\u201d \u201cIndiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,\u201d and \u201cGet on Up.\u201d <\/p>\n
\n\tButterworth is repped by CAA and Jackoway Austen Tyerman. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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