Jez Butterworth Sets Five Year Film and TV Deal with Universal Entertainment

Apr 24, 2026 9:30am PT Jez Butterworth Sets Five Year Film and TV Deal with Universal Entertainment

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Jez Butterworth has signed a five-year film and television deal with Universal Entertainment, Variety has learned. The deal will begin in January 2027.

“Jez Butterworth is a versatile creator whose storytelling has a way of getting under your skin. Whether it’s on stage or screen, his distinct voice is surprising and intense but always deeply human,” said Donna Langley, chairman of NBCUniversal Entertainment. “Having the opportunity to work across the entire Universal Entertainment ecosystem will provide multiple entry points for Jez to make a lasting impact at the Studio.”

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