Cecile Gagett, the former chief executive of Anton Capital and Gaumont, is set to join Wild Bunch as head of the film.
It’s a new era for Wild Bunch, which was previously co-chaired by Vincent Maravall, Vincent Grimont, and Abraham Chewa. It is now led by Ron Meyer, veteran studio head and co-founder of CAA, and Sophie Jordan, former CEO of beIN Media Group.
Jaggett will lead the film group reporting to Mayer and Jordan. Gaget, who is well-respected in the industry and has close relationships with talent, will oversee French acquisitions, distribution and domestic production. It will also ramp up its international production roster, including English-speaking projects for Wild Bunch AG, which will act as producer and financier.
Gaget joins Anton, having started in 2020 as Head of International Production and Distribution, helping the banner grow its production and sales team. She specifically supervised international strategy on “Migration to Greenland,” the Gerard Butler franchise, “Mothers Instinct” with Jessica Chastain and Anne Hathaway, and “Vesper,” the executive-produced science fiction story.
“I am very excited to be joining Wild Bunch and working alongside Sophie and Ron to be a part of the company’s dynamic next chapter. Together we aim to create a home for daring filmmakers and creators,” said Gagett.
Co-CEO Mayer and Jordan said Gaget “brings with her a wealth of industry knowledge and international experience, and we look forward to building the Wild Bunch movie slate with her.”
Prior to Anton, Gaget had a long tenure at Gaumont, working as head of international production and distribution, handling acquisitions, English and local language productions, and foreign remakes, such as the Korean zombie hit “Train to Busan.” Among the films it helped sell around the world are “The Intouchables” by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nacache, and Nicholas Winding Refn’s films “Only God Forgives” and “The Neon Demon.”
Owned by Tennor BV and listed on the German Stock Exchange, Wild Bunch is not affiliated with Wild Bunch International (“Titane”), an independent sales company launched by Maraval and Chioua with the support of the CAA.
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