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Rhea Seehorn

Rhea Seehorn is best known for her role as ‘Kim Wexler’ in AMC’s Emmy nominated series “Better Call Saul.”  Seehorn’s portrayal of Kim has deemed the character as one of the current most powerful women on TV and earned her two Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and three Critics; Choice Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Seehorn also earned herself an Emmy nomination for her role in AMC’s Short Form Comedy “Cooper’s Bar” in which she is also a producer.

Seehorn was most recently seen in the latest installment of the Bad Boys franchise, Bad Boys: Ride or Die. Next up, Seehorn will lead the untitled Vince Gilligan Apple TV+ series. Seehorn can be seen in HBO’s series “Veep,” Hulu’s miniseries “The Act,” and the CBS All Access series

“The Twilight Zone.” Other television credits include; ABC’s “I’m With Her,” FOX’s “Head Cases,” NBC’s “Whitney,” TNT’s “Franklin & Bash,” “Trust Me,” “Dollhouse,” “Burn Notice,” “The Closer,” “Starter Wife,” and “House of Lies.”
Seehorn’s film credits include Linoleum, Inside Man: Most Wanted, I Hate Kids, and The Shaggy Dog and Netflix’s Things Heard and Seen. Seehorn also has a significant theatre background with 10 years of experience in Washington D.C and 3 years in New York.

Jason Ritter

Jason Ritter can currently be seen as a series regular opposite Kathy Bates in MATLOCK on CBS. Jason will next be seen in a recurring role in DC Studios’ and HBO’s LANTERNS, opposite Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre, and as a guest star opposite Natasha Lyonne and Method Man in the anthology series POKER FACE on Peacock. Most recently, Ritter starred in Howard Gordon’s anthology series ACCUSED for FOX. Jason can also recently be seen starring in Netflix’s RAISING DION and CANDY on Hulu. Previous television credits include starring in ABC’s KEVIN SAVES THE WORLD as well as Comedy Central’s ANOTHER PERIOD. Other work includes a run as a recurring guest star on ABC’s A MILLION LITTLE THINGS, GOLIATH, DRUNK HISTORY, GIRLS, and PARENTHOOD, for which Jason received an Emmy nomination. Jason’s film credits are the Emmy-nominated HBO film THE TALE opposite Laura Dern, BITCH, THE INTERVENTION directed by Clea Duvall, and THE MEDDLER opposite Rose Byrne and Susan Sarandon. Jason also voiced the lead role of “Dipper Pines” in Disney’s GRAVITY FALLS and the supporting role of “Fox Dad” in SLUMBERKINS for Apple TV+. Jason can now be heard voicing the lead role of “Jonathan Fall” in Netflix’s animated series, CAPTAIN FALL, and his voice will next be featured in an episode of KRAPOPOLIS on FOX.

Carnival Films

Carnival Films is a London-based television and feature film production company, part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group. Led by Chief Executive Officer Gareth Neame and Managing Director Nigel Marchant, Carnival Films is one of the UK’s leading drama producers, with hundreds of hours of compelling content reaching millions worldwide.

With an award-winning track record of delivering premium drama, Carnival Films continues to bring must-watch television to global audiences. The Day of the Jackal, a bold contemporary reimagining of the classic thriller, starring Eddie Redmayne and Lashana Lynch, became the biggest new Sky Original ever and the most-watched new drama on Peacock. Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, a gripping five-part drama about the Lockerbie bombing starring Colin Firth, also debuted to widespread critical acclaim. Forthcoming psychological thriller All Her Fault, starring Sarah Snook, will launch on Peacock and Sky.

Carnival’s legacy is built on groundbreaking storytelling and includes the global phenomenon Downton Abbey. Spanning six seasons and two feature films, the franchise captivated audiences in over 250 territories and became the most critically well-received TV show globally, according to Guinness World Records. The first Downton Abbey feature film grossed over $200 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing title in Focus Features history. The sequel, “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” was released in 2022, with a third instalment due for release in 2025.

Other acclaimed productions include The Last Kingdom, which ran for five hit seasons before concluding with Netflix’s #1 global feature Seven Kings Must Die, as well as Belgravia and the original sequel series Belgravia: The Next Chapter for MGM+ and ITVX.

With more than 200 international awards and honours, including Primetime Emmys, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs, Carnival Films continues to push the boundaries of global storytelling, building on a history that includes titles such as Poirot, Whitechapel, Hotel Babylon, Dracula, and acclaimed mini-series including Traffik, Any Human Heart, The Lost Honour of Christopher Jefferies and The Hollow Crown anthology.

Emil Pinnock

A true champion of independent storytelling, Pinnock made a powerful impact with the world premiere of his original series Up North in our 2017 Independent Pilot Competition, where the show broke records and earned multiple honors including Best Pilot, Best Actor, Best Director, and the coveted Audience Award. As a writer, producer, and director, Pinnock has continued to uplift underrepresented voices and powerful narratives through his production company, Unleashing Giants Studios. His impressive career includes production deals with top-tier studios like Blumhouse Productions, Endeavor Content, and Radar Pictures. Currently, he’s developing original stories centered on the Negro Baseball League, FUBU founder Daymond John, and the legendary Biggie Smalls.