WME Signs Josh Gad for Representation Across All Areas
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- WME signs Josh Gad for representation in all areas.
- Josh Gad co-wrote and produced Spaceballs: The New One, an Amazon MGM sequel slated for release on April 23 2027.
- Josh Gad voiced Olaf in Disney's Frozen franchise and lent his voice to Zootopia 2, which grossed over $1 billion worldwide and was nominated for the Best Animated Feature Oscar.
- Josh Gad originated Elder Cunningham in the Tony‑winning musical The Book of Mormon, earning nominations for Tony, Drama League, and Astaire Awards and winning the Outer Critics Circle Award.
- Josh Gad co-created Apple TV's animated series Central Park and remains represented by Range Media Partners and Johnson Shapiro Slewett & Kole.
Why it matters: WME gains a marquee comedian and voice talent, boosting its bargaining power for upcoming high‑budget projects like Spaceballs: The New One (release April 23 2027), while Gad secures broader agency support for multi‑platform ventures, potentially driving higher earnings and visibility.
