After Obsession Boost, Actor Cooper Tomlinson Signs with CAA in Exclusive Deal
A breakout year brings a new agency
Tomlinson has signed with CAA, capping a year in which his profile grew sharply. A year earlier, he was relatively unknown, though That’s a Bad Idea, his sketch comedy channel with Curry Barker, had amassed 1.5 million followers across platforms.
The pair also released Milk & Serial, a viral found-footage horror movie starring both men and directed by Barker. Tomlinson then took a supporting role in Obsession and played a key part in its promotional campaign.
Obsession draws a wide audience
The $750,000 film grossed more than $500 million globally and has become an Oscar contender. Barker is considered a favorite for a best director nomination, while star Inde Navarrette is expected to receive a best actress nomination.
Tomlinson’s work on the film helped raise his profile. His signing with CAA comes as he considers his next steps as an actor, writer and producer.
Next film arrives in May
Tomlinson co-wrote and stars in Anything But Ghosts opposite Barker, who directs. The project is backed by Blumhouse Atomic, Spooky Pictures and Focus Features, and is due out May 7.
Bryce Dallas Howard and Aaron Paul also star. The story follows two aspiring ghost hunters who become overwhelmed as events spiral out of control. Tomlinson and Barker are executive producers.
Key points
- Cooper Tomlinson has signed with CAA in a competitive situation.
- Obsession grossed more than $500 million worldwide on a $750,000 budget.
- Anything But Ghosts, co-written by Tomlinson, is due out May 7.
- Tomlinson is part of the film package Seeker, directed by Adam Rehmeier.