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Hollywood Duo Signs With UTA, Boosts TV Power
27 May
Summary
- Halpern and Schumacker signed with UTA for representation.
- They are executive producers of the hit ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary.
- The duo are adapting Halpern's book 'I Suck at Girls' for Netflix.
Justin Halpern and Patrick Schumacker have secured new representation, signing with UTA. The prolific writing and producing duo continue to be represented by Adventure Media and Allison Binder at Goodman Genow Schenkman.
Halpern and Schumacker are currently executive producers and co-showrunners on the hit ABC sitcom "Abbott Elementary," a role they share with series creator Quinta Brunson. The show recently aired its fifth season and has been renewed for a sixth, having received four consecutive Emmy nominations for best comedy series.
Their previous work includes co-creating the HBO Max-DC Entertainment series "Harley Quinn" and its spinoff "Kite Man: Hell Yeah!" They also co-created shows such as "Surviving Jack" and "S*** My Dad Says," the latter based on Halpern's book.
Looking ahead, the pair are adapting Halpern's book "I Suck at Girls" as a comedy series for Netflix. Additionally, Halpern's debut fiction novel, "Get Lost," is set for publication by Hachette Book Group on July 7, with a film adaptation in development for which they are attached to direct.
