Dan Levy Launches Not A Real Production Company With 42West’s Megan Zehmer as President
thewrap.comannounced back in September and is set to begin this month as his deal with ABC Signature ends. The Emmy winner will be producing and writing scripted content and other creative projects for the streamer.In her role, Zehmer — who previously served as vice president of 42West — will oversee all development of the company’s slate.
Zehmer’s transition into the role follows her and Levy’s existing professional relationship from “Schitt’s Creek.”“Megan navigated the PR roll-out for the Schitt’s Creek Emmy campaign with such an impressive level of skill, taste, and ingenuity,” Levy said in a statement. “Her work speaks for itself at this point, but what really impressed me throughout that process was her sensitivity to never exploit.
Preserving the integrity of the show was always paramount for her, and that’s not always the case. It’s a rare gift to be able to lead with both heart and head.
And that’s precisely the skillset I was looking for in a partner for Not A Real Production Company — someone with impeccable taste who could approach our development with both a savvy understanding of the business side of things and a real sensitivity to the humanity of the creative process.
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