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Jez Butterworth inks five-year Universal deal, expands TV slate

4/25/2026

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Jez Butterworth signed a five-year Universal Entertainment deal starting January 2027.
He will develop films for Universal Pictures with Peter Cramer and TV series for Studio Group led by Pearlena Igbokwe.
He will keep working with 101 Studios and Paramount co-CEO Chris McCarthy on Universal projects.
His Paramount+ series “MobLand” and “The Agency” entered second seasons.
“MobLand” launched in March 2025 with 2.2 million viewers, the streamer’s biggest global debut.

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Jez Butterworth signed a five-year Universal Entertainment deal starting January 2027.
He will develop films for Universal Pictures with Peter Cramer and TV series for Studio Group led by Pearlena Igbokwe.
He will keep working with 101 Studios and Paramount co-CEO Chris McCarthy on Universal projects.
His Paramount+ series “MobLand” and “The Agency” entered second seasons.
“MobLand” launched in March 2025 with 2.2 million viewers, the streamer’s biggest global debut.