AGBO
AGBO (also known as Gozie AGBO) is an independent entertainment company based in Downtown Los Angeles, founded and led by Anthony and Joe Russo and Mike Larocca. The Russo Brothers are best known for their work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, most notably Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Recent AGBO film releases include Extraction, written by Joe Russo and starring Chris Hemsworth; The Gray Man with Netflix in 2022; and Everything Everywhere All At Once.
| Type | Privately held company |
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| Industry | Motion pictures Television |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Founders |
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| Headquarters | Los Angeles, California |
Key people |
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Number of employees | 41 |
| Parent | Nexon (38%) |
| Website | AGBO |
AGBO’s forthcoming productions include the film The Electric State, based on the graphic novel of the same name by Simon Stålenhag, starring Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown;[1] Citadel, a television series with Amazon Prime Video starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas,[2] a live-action remake of Hercules, to be directed by Guy Ritchie,[3] and sequels including Extraction 2[4] and The Gray Man 2.[5]
History
In March 2015, the Russo brothers hired Mike Larocca as their president of production, with the company then known as Getaway Productions.[6] In November 2015, it was announced that they would co-produce Deadly Class alongside creator Rick Remender for Syfy.[7] AGBO closed its first overall TV deal with Midnight Radio in June 2018. Under this deal, Midnight Radio will create and produce original television programming for AGBO with projects in the works that include The Warriors for Netflix, based on the 1979 Walter Hill film of the same name, From, a horror series for YouTube Red, as well as the international spy series Citadel, starring Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden, for Amazon Studios.[8][9] AGBO also produced the docu-series Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy, which premiered on Netflix on February 15, 2019.[10]
The company made several film deals in August 2018, the first being Cherry, based on Nico Walker's novel of the same name, which the Russo Brothers will direct.[11][12] Other deals announced shortly after included 21 Bridges for STX, which was released on November 22, 2019.,[12][13] and finally it was announced that Sam Hargrave would direct Dhaka, later renamed Extraction, from a screenplay by Joe Russo with Chris Hemsworth set to star in the film.[14] The film was released on Netflix on April 24, 2020, and received the biggest premiere viewership in the site's history, leading to a sequel being put in development from the same team.[15]
On March 10, 2020, the AGBO produced film Relic was acquired by IFC Midnight, with a theatrical release scheduled for July 10, 2020.[16] More recently, Apple acquired Cherry, with the film set to have a theatrical run on February 26, 2021, before heading to Apple TV+ on March 12, 2021.[17][18] More recently, the company signed a deal with Spotify.[19] In January 2022, AGBO sold a $400 million minority stake to the video game developer Nexon, which is valued at $1.1 billion as Nexon takes a 38% stake.[20]
Other projects in development
AGBO currently has several projects in various stages of development. For MGM, they will produce a remake of The Thomas Crown Affair with Michael B. Jordan set to star, alongside other remakes of MGM's library.[21][22]
With Paramount Pictures distributing, AGBO will co-produce the Chris Hemsworth and Tiffany Haddish comedy Down Under Cover.[23]
With A24 distributing, they produced the 2022 sci-fi action film Everything Everywhere All at Once from directors Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert.[24]
Several other films have been optioned by the company with no distribution deals currently set; an adaptation of Alex North's novel The Whisper Man with Mike Larocca and Malcolm Gray producing,[25] All Fun and Games from writer JJ Braider,[26] John Brancato's script The Last Neanderthal,[27] and an American film adaptation of the Japanese anime series Battle of the Planets which the Russo Brothers may also direct.[28] As well, they will produce a film about the Cambridge Analytica scandal with Matt Shakman in talks to direct and Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely writing the screenplay.[29]
On the television side, AGBO will produce an animated series based on Magic: The Gathering for Netflix, with a potential a live-action spinoff also in development.[30][31] They will also produce Amazon's television series based on the graphic novel Grimjack.[28]
In April 2020, it was announced that the Russos will team with Walt Disney Pictures to produce a live-action remake of the 1997 animated film Hercules.[32][33]
In December 2020, it was announced that the Russos will direct an adaptation of Simon Stålenhag's graphic novel The Electric State for Universal Pictures with Millie Bobby Brown set to star. In June 2022, the film was moved to Netflix.[34]
Productions
Films
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Assassination Nation | Sam Levinson | Under Gozie AGBO; co-production with Bron Studios, Foxtail Entertainment and Phantom Four; co-distributed with Neon and Refinery29[35] |
| 2019 | 21 Bridges | Brian Kirk | Co-production with MWM Studios, H. Brothers and X-Ception Content; distributed by STXfilms |
| Mosul | Matthew Michael Carnahan | Co-production with Image Nation Abu Dhabi and Condé Nast Entertainment; distributed by Netflix | |
| 2020 | Relic | Natalie Erika James | Under Gozie AGBO; co-production with Screen Australia, Film Victoria, Nine Stories Productions and Carver Films; distributed by IFC Midnight and Stan |
| Extraction | Sam Hargrave | Co-production with Thematic Entertainment, India Take One Productions and T.G.I.M. Films; distributed by Netflix | |
| 2021 | Cherry | Anthony and Joe Russo | Co-production with The Hideaway Entertainment and Endeavor Content; distributed by Apple TV+ |
| 2022 | Everything Everywhere All at Once | Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert | Under Gozie AGBO; Co-production with Ley Line Entertainment and IAC Films; distributed by A24 |
| The Gray Man | Anthony and Joe Russo | Co-production with Roth/Kirschenbaum Films; distributed by Netflix | |
| 2023 | Extraction 2[15] | Sam Hargrave | Distributed by Netflix |
| 2024 | The Electric State[36] | Anthony and Joe Russo | Distributed by Netflix[34] |
| TBA | All Fun and Games | Ari Costa and Eren Celeboglu | Filming;[37] co-production with Anton[38] |
| Poltergeist[39] | TBA | Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer | |
| Battle of the Planets[28] | TBA | ||
| The Thomas Crown Affair[22] | TBA | ||
| The Last Neanderthal[27] | Terry Notary | ||
| Untitled Cambridge Analytica scandal film[40] | Matt Shakman[29] | ||
| Untitled heist film[41] | Noah Hawley | Co-production with 26 Keys Productions; distributed by Netflix | |
| The Whisper Man[25] | TBA | ||
| Down Under Cover[23] | TBA | ||
| Hercules[32] | Guy Ritchie[33] | Co-production with Walt Disney Pictures; distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | |
| The Secret of NIMH[42] | James Madigan | Distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer | |
| Superfudge[43] | — | Co-production with Disney Television Animation; distributed by Disney+ |
Television series
| Year | Title | Creator(s) | Co-production(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Deadly Class | Rick Remender Miles Orion Feldsott | Syfy Universal Cable Productions Sony Pictures Television |
| Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy | Larry Charles | Netflix | |
| 2022 | From | John Griffin | Epix MGM Television Midnight Radio |
| 2023 | Citadel[44] | Josh Appelbaum Bryan Oh | Amazon Studios Midnight Radio |
| TBA | Grimjack[28] | Kevin Murphy | Amazon Studios |
| Mastermind[45] | Krysty Wilson-Cairns | Amazon Studios 26 Keys Skybound Entertainment | |
| The Warriors[8] | Frank Baldwin | Midnight Radio and Paramount Television Studios |
References
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- ^ "Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Richard Madden to Star in Russo Brothers Amazon Series". January 14, 2020.
- ^ "Guy Ritchie to Direct 'Hercules' Live-Action Film from Disney and AGBO". June 17, 2022.
- ^ "Chris Hemsworth's 'Extraction' Sequel Heads to Europe After Ditching Australia Shoot". August 31, 2021.
- ^ "'The Gray Man' Sequel with Ryan Gosling and Spinoff Film in Development at Netflix". July 26, 2022.
- ^ McNary, Dave (March 27, 2015). "Russo Brothers Hire Mike Larocca as President of Production Company". Variety. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (November 9, 2017). "'Deadly Class': Syfy Sets Full Cast For Comic-Based Drama Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (June 7, 2018). "Midnight Radio Inks Overall Deal With Joe & Anthony Russo's AGBO". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ Petski, Denise (January 14, 2020). "Priyanka Chopra Jonas & Richard Madden To Star In 'Citadel', Amazon's Russo Brothers International Event Series". Deadline. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ Grow, Kory (February 11, 2019). "See 'Seinfeld' Writer Search for Comedy in Unlikely Places". Rolling Stone. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (August 24, 2018). "AGBO Nearing $1M 'Cherry' Book Deal; 'Avengers: Infinity War's Russo Bros Eye Directing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (August 30, 2018). "Chadwick Boseman Action Thriller '17 Bridges' From Russo Brothers & STX Targets Summer 2019 Release". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ Fleming., Mike Jr. (March 15, 2017). "Chadwick Boseman-Starrer '21 Bridges' Moves To November 22 Opening Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ "Busy AGBO Sets India Kidnap Drama 'Dhaka' At Netflix: Chris Hemsworth Stars & Sam Hargrave Helms Joe Russo Script". Deadline Hollywood. August 30, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 4, 2020). "Joe Russo Closes Deal To Script 'Extraction 2,' New Installment Of Netflix Smash Chris Hemsworth Pic". Deadline. Retrieved June 7, 2020.
- ^ Welk, Brian (March 10, 2020). "Emily Mortimer Sundance Horror Film 'Relic' Nabbed by IFC Midnight". The Wrap. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
- ^ "Apple Acquires Russo Brothers' 'Cherry' for Reported $40 Million". Decider. September 25, 2020. Retrieved September 26, 2020.
- ^ Breznican, Anthony (November 24, 2020). "Tom Holland in the Wild and Woeful 'Cherry': Exclusive First Look". Vanity Fair. Retrieved November 25, 2020.
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- ^ a b Fleming., Mike Jr. (April 9, 2019). "'Avengers: Endgame' Helmers Joe & Anthony Russo's AGBO To Godfather Remakes Of MGM Library Title IP". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (May 17, 2019). "Paramount Wins World On Hot Cannes Package 'Down Under Cover' With Chris Hemsworth & Tiffany Haddish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ Fleming., Mike Jr. (January 22, 2020). "A24 Reunites With 'Swiss Army Man' Directors; Finance & Distribute AGBO's 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'". Deadline. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ a b Kay, Jeremy (June 25, 2018). "Anthony and Joe Russo's AGBO options 'The Whisper Man' (exclusive)". ScreenDaily. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
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- ^ a b Fleming., Mike Jr. (August 3, 2018). "Russo Bros AGBO Buys John Brancato Prehistoric Pitch 'The Last Neanderthal' For Terry Notary To Direct". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ a b c d D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 19, 2019). "Russo Brothers' AGBO Studios Developing 'Grimjack Comics' & Japanese Anime 'Battle Of The Planets' – Comic-Con". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
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- ^ a b 'Hercules' Live-Action Remake in the Works From Disney, 'Shang-Chi' Writer (Exclusive) The Hollywood Reporter, April 30, 2020.
- ^ a b Fleming, Mike Jr. (June 17, 2022). "'Aladdin' Director Guy Ritchie Teams With Disney & AGBO On Live-Action 'Hercules'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 17, 2022.
- ^ a b Kroll, Justin (June 28, 2022). "The Russo Brothers' Next Film 'The Electric State' Starring Millie Bobby Brown Lands At Netflix". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (January 23, 2018). "Huge Deal! NEON Teams With Russo Bros-Led AGBO In $10M+ Deal For 'Assassination Nation'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (December 18, 2020). "Universal Lands AGBO's Adaptation Of 'The Electric State' With Millie Bobby Brown Starring, The Russo Brothers Directing And Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely Writing". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
- ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 7, 2022). "'All Fun And Games': Asa Butterfield & Natalia Dyer Horror Exec-Produced By The Russo Brothers Begins Shoot, Adds Cast & Inks Pre-Sales Around The World For Anton". Deadline. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ Barraclough, Leo (January 13, 2022). "Asa Butterfield, Natalia Dyer Set to Star in Horror Thriller 'All Fun and Games'". Variety. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
- ^ Miska, Brad (April 10, 2019). "'Poltergeist' Getting Remade *Again* with 'Captain America' and 'Avengers' Directors?!".
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (July 16, 2019). "AGBO, David Gordon Green Plot Film On Cambridge Analytica Mastermind Christopher Wylie; Script By Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (September 30, 2021). "Regé-Jean Page To Star In Noah Hawley-Directed Heist Film From Netflix & AGBO". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
- ^ Goldberg, Matt (April 10, 2019). "Russo Brothers to Oversee Remakes of MGM Classics, Including 'The Thomas Crown Affair'". Collider. from the original on June 14, 2020. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (February 7, 2022). "Marvel's Brie Larson and Jeremy Renner to Produce and Star in Disney Plus Unscripted Shows".
- ^ Sneider, Jeff (January 14, 2020). "Priyanka Chopra, Richard Madden to Star in Russo Brothers' Spy Series 'Citadel'". Collider. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (December 23, 2019). "'Mastermind' Crime Drama Produced By Noah Hawley, Russo Brothers & Skybound In Works At Amazon". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 26, 2020.
External links
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