Director-producer Paul Feig, who directed “A Simple Favor” and “Another Simple Favor” and is working on the upcoming thriller “The Housemaid” for Lionsgate, has signed a first-look film producing deal with the studio through his production company Feigco Entertainment, run by Feig and producing partner Laura Fischer. The announcement was made today by Adam Fogelson, chair, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group.

Fogelson said, “From his breakthrough with ‘Bridesmaids’ to his most recent movie ‘The Housemaid,’ I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Paul for 15 years. His sense of character and story are among the best in the business—that’s why his movies are so relentlessly entertaining. Paul and his producing partner Laura are a formidable team, and I’m delighted to be expanding our relationship.”

Feig added, “The reason I wanted to call Lionsgate my home is because working with Adam, Nathan, Erin, and the team is always an incredibly positive experience. Their commitment to theatrical is incredibly important to me, and their support and encouragement to make the movies I’ve wanted to bring to audiences has been tremendously empowering. My films are better for their involvement, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to be in business with them.”

A DGA-winning and Emmy-nominated filmmaker, Feig most recently directed and produced “Another Simple Favor,” starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively for Lionsgate and Amazon MGM Studios, which premiered as the opening night film at SXSW and will be released on Prime Video on May 1st. His next film, Lionsgate’s “The Housemaid,” starring Sydney Sweeney, and Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar, is based on the bestselling novel by Freida McFadden and will be released in theaters on Christmas Day. Feig has also produced several series with Lionsgate’s Television Group, including Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist, Minx and Love Life, as well as Welcome to Flatch, on which he also wrote and directed.

The deal was negotiated by Dan Freedman for Lionsgate. Feig is represented by CAA and Sloane, Offer, Weber & Dern.

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