EXCLUSIVE: Following the global success of The Housemaid, Lionsgate is looking to stay in business with one of its stars. Sources tell Deadline that Brandon Sklenar has signed a first-look deal with Lionsgate to produce feature films through his Vista Lane Pictures banner.
The deal comes after The Housemaid, which also stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried, grossed $394 million at the global box office since its December release.
“Brandon is immensely talented, deeply committed to the craft, and someone whose presence elevates every project he’s part of,” said Erin Westerman, president, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group. “We were incredibly grateful when he joined us as Andrew in The Housemaid, and watching him bring that character to life only reinforced what a special collaborator he is. We’re thrilled to be continuing this partnership with Brandon and Vista Lane and can’t wait to build new stories and opportunities together.”
The partnership builds on the success of The Housemaid, brought into the studio by MPG SVP Chelsea Kujawa, who oversaw its development and production.
“Ever since I was a kid, films have been my happy place; bold, exciting films that provoke, inspire and stand the test of time — that’s the reason I started Vista Lane Pictures. Lionsgate shares that vision and I can’t wait to see what we create together,” Sklenar said.
In addition to The Housemaid, Sklenar had star-making turns in It Ends With Us, which took in nearly $350 million worldwide, and in Taylor Sheridan’s 1923 opposite Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. He also starred for Lionsgate in the Roland Emmerich hit Midway.
He is currently filming Vegas: A Love Story opposite Maika Monroe, Paul Dano, Michael Shannon and Judy Greer, and is set to reteam with Sheridan for F.A.S.T., which Sheridan has written for Warner Bros. and 1923 director Ben Richardson.
Sklenar’s deal was negotiated for Lionsgate by Dan Freedman. Sklenar is represented by WME, Neon Kite, and Goodman, Genow, Schenkman, Smelkinson & Christopher.
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