Overview
- Universal Entertainment announced Friday a five-year overall deal with writer-producer Jez Butterworth that spans film, TV and streaming.
- The agreement begins in January 2027 after his current Paramount deal concludes at the end of 2026.
- Under the pact he will develop movies with Universal Pictures under Peter Cramer and series with Universal Studio Group led by Pearlena Igbokwe.
- Butterworth said he will keep working with 101 Studios and Chris McCarthy, aligning with NBCUniversal’s recent creator signings that also involve Taylor Sheridan’s transition to the company.
- His credits include Ford v. Ferrari, Spectre and Edge of Tomorrow, and his Paramount+ series MobLand and The Agency are now preparing second seasons.