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UTA's Ali Benmohamed Joins Strand Entertainment in Management Pivot
14 Oct
Summary
- UTA agent Ali Benmohamed in talks to join Strand Entertainment
- Netflix's 'Fight for '84' casts 11 new actors, including Shea Whigham and Algee Smith
- Andrés Baiz, known for 'Griselda' and 'Narcos', directing the '84 Olympics boxing drama
According to the latest industry news, UTA agent Ali Benmohamed is currently in talks to join Strand Entertainment in a management position, signaling a shift in his career trajectory. This potential move comes as Benmohamed looks to expand his professional horizons beyond his current role at UTA.
In other entertainment news, Netflix's highly anticipated sports drama 'Fight for '84' has rounded out its cast with 11 additional actors. The film, which stars Jamie Foxx and Malachi Beasley, now includes the talents of Shea Whigham, Dan Perrault, Will Chase, Algee Smith, and several other notable performers. The movie, which is currently in production in New Jersey, follows the story of a new coach tasked with rebuilding the U.S. Olympic Boxing Team after a tragic plane crash in 1980, ultimately leading them to victory at the 1984 Olympics.
Directing the project is Andrés Baiz, a filmmaker known for his work on acclaimed shows like 'Griselda' and 'Narcos'. Baiz is helming the film from a script co-written by Oscar nominees Andrea Berloff and John Gatins, along with Andy Weiss. The production is a collaborative effort between several production companies, including Grand Electric, Night Owl, and A Move Films Production.
