Yahoo Lifestyle Daniel Kaluuya Signs With WME (EXCLUSIVE)
Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya has signed with WME for representation.
In 2021, Kaluuya won the best supporting actor Oscar for his portrayal of Fred Hampton, the late Black Panther Party leader, in “Judas and the Black Messiah.” He was previously nominated for best actor for Jordan Peele’s psychological horror hit “Get Out.” The British star has consistently delivered standout performances in such films as “Black Panther,” “Widows,” “Queen & Slim,” “Nope” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.”
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Also a writer, producer and director, Kaluuya produced Adamma Ebo’s Sundance-premiering comedy “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul” under his 59% Productions banner. He made his feature writing and co-directing debut with the dystopian thriller “The Kitchen”; the Netflix movie was also produced by 59% Productions.
Next up, the company is collaborating with A24 and Mattel Films on a live-action “Barney” film, with Kaluuya as the lead producer. Ayo Edebiri is writing the screenplay and in talks to star.
59% Productions also teamed up with the famed London theatre company, Roundhouse, to establish Centre 59. The creative partnership was founded in 2023 with the mission to create a home for young artists to “express their own truth and stories through a programme of writing, acting, directing and producing.” Centre 59’s first show, “Sonder,” will run April 9-12 at the Roundhouse. On stage, Kaluuya won an Evening Standard Award and a Critics Circle Theatre Award for outstanding newcomer for his role in “Sucker Punch.”
In addition to WME, Kaluuya continues to be represented by the U.K.’s B-Side Management and Johnson Shapiro Slewett and Kole.
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