Animal Pictures, which is led by Natasha Lyonne, has agreed to exclusively consider working with Sister for multiple years. This marks Sister's first talent deal in the US under global CEO Cindy Holland.
The agreement will give Lyonne support to develop and produce Animal Pictures’ upcoming lineup. Sister will also help expand Lyonne’s Animal Pictures, strengthen the management team, and collaborate on creating films and series across all categories and platforms within Sister’s group of media companies.
Lyonne recently starred in Rian Johnson’s mystery series “Poker Face,” produced by Animal Pictures, and has finished filming Taika Waititi’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s “Klara and the Sun,” in which she stars alongside Amy Adams and Jenna Ortega. Sister’s upcoming projects include Benedict Cumberbatch’s “Eric” for Netflix, and “Kaos,” also for Netflix.
In an official statement, Lyonne expressed her profound excitement about collaborating with Sister on the new Animal slate. She praised Sister's leadership and stressed the importance of unity and innovation in the industry. She also highlighted the value of individual voices in creating a lasting impact. Sister's global CEO Cindy Holland described Lyonne as a remarkable talent and expressed excitement about welcoming her to Sister.
Sister Global CEO Cindy Holland spoke highly of Natasha Lyonne, acknowledging her versatility as an actor, writer, director, and producer, as well as her ability to create memorable characters and worlds. Holland praised Lyonne as a respected leader who continually pushes the boundaries of entertainment, expressing the company's enthusiasm in welcoming her to Sister.
Animal Pictures was previously managed by Lyonne and Maya Rudolph, but Rudolph left the company last year. later saying that it was an exhausting endeavor and that she would be prioritizing “quality over quantity.”
