Brad Pitt may be one of Hollywood's recognizable faces but it's his work off-camera that's keeping his career ticking at an alarming rate. "12 Years a Slave," the 19th century drama from director Steve McQueen, has garnered Oscar buzz after receiving not one but two standing ovations in less than a week, the latest at the Toronto Film Festival on Friday. "It's pretty special," Brad Pitt said of the strong reaction to the drama, which the actor not only co-starred...
Plan B
Jeremy
Kleiner
Co-President
Consistent quality pays off, producer Kleiner learned in 2023. After 20 years as co-president of Plan B, the production company founded by Brad Pitt that is run by Kleiner and Dede Gardner, European production entity Mediawan purchased a 60% ownership stake in the shop. Two decades of Oscar winners like “12 Years a Slave” and “Moonlight” under his belt, Kleiner continues to drive value with his palate for prestige and popcorn movies alike. This year, he oversaw Pitt’s anticipated Formula One racing drama directed by Joseph Kosinki, completed production on “Beetlejuice 2” despite strike shutdowns, and is about to deliver Bong Joon Ho’s follow-up to his Academy Award winning “Parasite.” Kleiner is also turning his eye to international ventures like local-language productions and an expanded presence in TV series.
