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Shawn Levy's 21 Laps Celebrates 20 Years with NY Office
16 Jan
Summary
- 21 Laps Entertainment opens a New York office, expanding its East Coast presence.
- Bryan Oh joins as Executive Vice President, previously from Paramount Pictures.
- Sophie Levy, daughter of Shawn Levy, heads scripted development in New York.
Shawn Levy's production company, 21 Laps Entertainment, is marking its 20th anniversary with a strategic expansion, including the opening of a New York office. This move signifies an increased East Coast presence for the company, which is also adding key executives to its team. Bryan Oh has been appointed Executive Vice President, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous role at Paramount Pictures. Sophie Levy, daughter of founder Shawn Levy, joins as Creative Executive and will spearhead scripted development for the new New York location.
Oh's tenure at Paramount saw him supervise successful projects such as the box office hit Bob Marley: One Love and the horror film Primate. His background also includes development roles at Allison Shearmur Productions, contributing to films like Disney's The One and Only Ivan. Shawn Levy expressed enthusiasm for the new hires, stating that Oh and Sophie Levy's passion aligns perfectly with the company's vision as they enter their anniversary year.
Sophie Levy, a graduate of Barnard College, previously worked at Closer Media, an independent financier. Her move to 21 Laps signifies a homecoming to New York, a city she views as creatively rich. This expansion follows a successful period for 21 Laps, known for major productions like Netflix's Stranger Things. The company is currently involved in post-production for Star Wars: Starfighter and has several other projects in various stages of production and pre-production.
