Dan Levy launches Not a real production company, touches Megan Zehmer as president of film and television

Exclusive: Emmy Award winner Dan Levy has launched a new production company, Not A Real Production Company.

Levy is joined as his production partner by publicist Megan Zemer, who will also serve as the company’s president for film and television. In this role, you will oversee all development and work to further expand the company’s development.

The company’s launch comes as Levy officially kicks off his new general television deal with Netflix, where he also has his first feature film deal.

Not A Real Production Company has several projects in various stages of development, including a previously announced Netflix Original film that marks Levy’s directorial debut. In addition to directing, Levy will also write and star in the untitled film, which he and Zemmer are producing alongside his sister Stacey Snyder and Kate Fenske.

“Meghan has navigated the evolution of public relations bay of shit Emmy has been campaigning with such an impressive level of skill, taste and ingenuity, Levy tells Deadline in an exclusive statement. “Her work speaks for itself at this point, but what struck me during this process was her sensitivity to never use it. Maintaining the integrity of the show has always been key to him, and that’s not always the case. It is a rare gift to be able to lead with both the heart and the head. And that’s exactly the skill I was looking for in a Not A Real Production Company partner: someone with impeccable taste who could approach our development with an expert understanding of the business side and a true sensitivity to the humanity of the creative process. . Ultimately, my goal for this company is to continue producing and creating sublime projects across all media, genres and formats that resonate with people. And I’m thrilled to say that our current project pipeline exceeds all of our expectations. “

Zemmer adds: “It is a privilege to know Dan and to know that his work is a true reflection of his heart. Watching him deliver an immeasurable amount of kindness to the world. bay of shit It was one of the most satisfying experiences of my life and I can’t believe anyone but him. I love it too! Our foundation of mutual trust and respect, borderline telepathic abbreviation and shared creative vision made this next step in our partnership inevitable. And the fact that our first project together is Dan’s film, for which he wrote one of the most extraordinary scripts he has read in a long time, is convincing to say the least. “

By the end of the year, the company will also premiere the first series, great brunch on HBO Max. Created by Levy and produced in association with Boardwalk Pictures, great brunch is a series of cooking contests that celebrates the most inspiring unknown culinary voices from across the country. Chefs will be offered the opportunity to share their entrepreneurial stories and dreams, all while competing for a life-changing award. Levy serves as a guest and judge along with chef Sohla El-Waili and restaurateur Will Guidara.

The company is also developing an animated comedy for adults. standing next to for Hulu. Co-created by Levi and Ali Pankiu, standing next to It’s a satirical look at the lives of an eternally linked group of disaffected guardian angels and the lessons they ultimately learn not just from the dysfunctional humans they are tasked with protecting, but from each other.

Levy and Not A Real Production Company are represented by WME, MGMT Entertainment and Morris Yorn.