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Sony Elevates Maia Eyre to Columbia Pictures EVP
30 Sep
Summary
- Maia Eyre promoted to EVP of Creative Development at Columbia Pictures.
- She brought Sydney Sweeney and her company to Sony for a deal.
- Eyre championed 'Anyone But You,' a global hit grossing $214M.
Maia Eyre has been elevated to the position of Executive Vice President of Creative Development at Columbia Pictures. In her new role, Eyre will report directly to Peter Kang, President of Production at Columbia Pictures.
Eyre's notable achievements include bringing actress Sydney Sweeney and her production company, Honey Trap, to Sony for a producing deal. She is currently overseeing 'Hollow,' a fresh take on the 'Sleepy Hollow' narrative, with Sweeney attached to star.
Furthermore, Eyre was instrumental in the development of the romantic comedy 'Anyone But You,' starring Sweeney and Glen Powell, which achieved a worldwide gross of $214 million. She is also managing the adaptation of Lynn Painter's young adult novel 'Fake Skating,' set for release next summer, starring Amélie Hoeferle and Graham Campbell.
Earlier in her career, Eyre guided the Jack Black and Paul Rudd comedy 'Anaconda,' which earned $135 million globally. Originally from Canada, Eyre began her journey in the film industry with an internship at TriStar Pictures after moving to Los Angeles in 2013.
