The partnership was introduced to Fremantle by Lorenzo De Maio of De Maio Entertainment, with the deal being brokered by Jill Kellie on behalf of Fremantle and Richard Lever for Lee+Thompson acting on behalf of Me+You.
Fremantle has acquired a majority stake in film and drama production company Element Pictures, the independent production label behind the global phenomenon “Normal People.”
Under the 3-year agreement, which commences immediately, Jolie and Fremantle will jointly develop a sophisticated, powerful, and internationally focused slate of feature films, documentaries, and original series.
Lorenzo De Maio announced he will be leaving Endeavor Content, where he was Partner and EVP, to launch a new venture named De Maio Entertainment, which will be based in Los Angeles and backed by Fremantle.