'Schitt's Creek's' Dan Levy To Direct First Film Under His New 'Not A Real Production Company' Banner
Following his rise to fame with his mega-hit series Schitt's Creek, writer/producer/actor Dan Levy has reached a new pinnacle in his career by launching a new production company with publicist Megan Zehmer, who will fill the role of president of film and television for the ironically-named Not A Real Production Company.
The news comes as Levy also gets an overall television deal with streaming giant Netflix, giving him a first-look pact in terms of features and his first chance behind the camera as he prepared to direct a yet to be named movie.
Levy expressed his excitement of having Zehmer involved so heavily in his future projects due to her help in getting Schitt's Creek to the next level during its run through her promotional prowess.
"Megan navigated the PR roll-out for the Schitt's Creek Emmy campaign with such an impressive level of skill, taste, and ingenuity. Her work speaks for itself at this point, but what really impressed me throughout that process was her sensitivity to never exploit. Preserving the integrity of the show was always paramount for her, and that's not always the case.
"It's a rare gift to be able to lead with both heart and head. And that's precisely the skillset I was looking for in a partner for Not A Real Production Company - someone with impeccable taste who could approach our development with both a savvy understanding of the business side of things and a real sensitivity to the humanity of the creative process."
With other projects over at Hulu and HBO Max coming out in the near future, Levy is optimistic for what's to come from the fledgling production house,
"At the end of the day, my goal for this company is to continue to produce and create elevated projects across all mediums, genres, and formats that resonate with people in meaningful ways. And I am thrilled to say that our current slate of projects surpasses all our expectations."
