Exclusive: In the latest high-profile exit from UK agency Troika (now known as Ymu Drama and Comedy), the firm’s Director & Head Of Comedy Sophie Chapman has joined management outfit 42.
Respected rep Chapman spent six years at Troika and before that 12 years at Avalon. She specialises in comedy, with clients including stand-up comedians, actors, writers, improvisers, presenters and writer-performers.
Her strong list includes BAFTA-nominee Samson Kayo (Truth Seekers), Ellie Taylor (Ted Lasso), BAFTA-nominee Rachel Parris (The Mash Report), Geoff Norcott (The Mash Report), Freya Parker and Celeste Dring (Lazy Susan), Kaine Zajaz (Informer), Paul G. Raymond (Black Mirror: USS Callister) and Mark Silcox (Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back).
Josh Varney, co-founder of 42, said: “We are thrilled that Sophie has chosen to join us at 42, and brings with her a wealth of the most exciting comedy talent in the U.K. Her unique experience across talent representation and production will be a prized asset,...
Respected rep Chapman spent six years at Troika and before that 12 years at Avalon. She specialises in comedy, with clients including stand-up comedians, actors, writers, improvisers, presenters and writer-performers.
Her strong list includes BAFTA-nominee Samson Kayo (Truth Seekers), Ellie Taylor (Ted Lasso), BAFTA-nominee Rachel Parris (The Mash Report), Geoff Norcott (The Mash Report), Freya Parker and Celeste Dring (Lazy Susan), Kaine Zajaz (Informer), Paul G. Raymond (Black Mirror: USS Callister) and Mark Silcox (Joe Lycett’s Got Your Back).
Josh Varney, co-founder of 42, said: “We are thrilled that Sophie has chosen to join us at 42, and brings with her a wealth of the most exciting comedy talent in the U.K. Her unique experience across talent representation and production will be a prized asset,...
- 11/19/2020
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
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