Ryan Gosling, known for his recent success in films like Barbie, where he portrayed Ken and earned an Oscar nomination, is now expanding his horizons. Alongside former Apple Original Films executive Jessie Henderson, Gosling has launched a new production company named General Admission.
According to a report on Wednesday, General Admission has secured a significant three-year first-look movie deal with Amazon MGM Studios. This partnership grants Amazon exclusive access to consider all film projects from General Admission, whether they are destined for theaters or streaming platforms. Additionally, Gosling himself will star in select films produced by the new company.
Ryan Gosling Ventures into Film Production
In a statement to the press, the star of Barbie expressed his gratitude, saying, “I feel incredibly fortunate to have partners like Jessie Henderson and Courtenay Valenti in this endeavour.”
Praising Jesse, Ryan said, “The gift of partnering with Jessie Henderson in General Admission is one that cannot be understated. I’m a huge fan of Jessie’s and the films she’s produced and developed.”
Ryan continued, saying, “It has been such a privilege to work with Courtenay Valenti on ‘Barbie’ and our upcoming movie ‘Project Hail Mary.’ Her strong leadership; artistic instincts and clarity of vision make Courtenay a dream collaborator and one of proven expertise in the industry.”
Reflecting on MGM’s legacy, the actor from La La Land remarked, “From ‘The Wizard of Oz’ to ‘Rocky,’ MGM has made many of, not only my favourite films, but some of the greatest films of all time.”
Ryan added, “I’m very excited about the future Courtenay and the team are building at Amazon MGM, and feel honored to be a part of the next chapter of this truly iconic studio.”
“We’re both true movie lovers who want to create stories that stick in audiences’ heads and hearts, and feel very lucky to be working with Courtenay Valenti and the entire team at the studio whose exceptional taste and leadership inspire us,” Jesse concluded.
Jessie Henderson’s Career So Far
Henderson has been with Apple Original Films for the past three years. During this time, she supported upcoming projects like “Blitz” by Steven McQueen, “Wolfs” by Jon Watts, and an untitled F1 film by Joseph Kosinski. Prior to this role, she spent six years managing Paul Feig’s Feigco Entertainment.
In 2018, she expanded its scope to include both film and TV. Henderson produced several successful films during this period, including “Spy,” “A Simple Favor,” “Someone Great,” and “Last Christmas.” Additionally, she served as an executive producer for Feig’s “Ghostbusters.” Before her time at Feigco Entertainment, she worked at Chernin Entertainment and Universal Pictures. Henderson began her career as an assistant to Neal Brennan during the final season of “Chappelle’s Show.”