BAFTA-Nominated Saffron Hocking Joins Untitled Entertainment

Dec 11, 2024 at 4:30 PM
British actress Saffron Hocking has made a significant move in her career by signing with Untitled Entertainment for management. This decision is set to open up new opportunities and take her career to new heights.

Unlock New Horizons with Saffron Hocking's Management Deal

Netflix/Channel 4's Top Boy and Beyond

Saffron Hocking is perhaps most renowned for her starring role in Netflix/Channel 4's crime thriller Top Boy. Her performance in this series was outstanding, earning her nominations for both a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress and a Royal Television Society Award in 2023. Her talent and dedication shone through, captivating audiences and critics alike. Currently, she can be seen gracing the screens in the new season of Prime Video's thriller series The Devil's Hour, sharing the screen with the talented Peter Capaldi. This showcases her versatility as an actress and her ability to take on different genres with ease.In addition to her work in these popular series, Hocking also has a leading role in the BBC/BigTalk comedy Peacock. This comedy series is from the team behind the BAFTA-winning People Just Do Nothing, adding to her already impressive resume. Her comedic timing and on-screen presence are sure to bring laughter and entertainment to viewers.

David Mackenzie's Fuze and Nia DaCosta's Hedda

Hocking recently shot a leading role opposite Aaron Taylor Johnson, Theo James, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw in David Mackenzie's Fuze. This race-against-the-clock thriller is a gripping story as a long-buried WWII bomb found in central London triggers a citywide evacuation. Her performance in this film is expected to be outstanding, showcasing her ability to handle intense and dramatic roles.This year, she also filmed a role in Nia DaCosta's Hedda, a reimagining of Henrik Ibsen's famed 1891 stage play Hedda Gabler for Amazon MGM Studios' Orion Pictures. Opposite Tessa Thompson, she is sure to bring a fresh perspective to this classic story. Her involvement in these high-profile projects highlights her rising star status and her ability to attract top-notch projects.

Untitled Entertainment's Success on the Black List

Untitled led the management side of the industry in mentions on yesterday's Black List, the annual compilation of Hollywood's best-liked unproduced screenplays. With nine titles on the list, the company's highest ranked, at 38 mentions, is Natan Dotan's Alignment. This hot AI-themed piece was recently secured in a seven-figure deal by Fifth Season, with Makeready coming aboard to produce. Untitled's success on the Black List is a testament to their talent and ability to identify promising projects.The company merged with Grandview this fall following private equity firm TPG's launch of the talent management-centric company Initial Group. This merger is expected to strengthen Untitled's position in the industry and provide more opportunities for their clients.Saffron Hocking continues to be repped in the UK by Insight Management & Production, ensuring that she has a strong support system as she takes on these new challenges and opportunities.