HBO Developing U.S. Adaptation of ‘Call My Agent’ Focused on Sports Representation
HBO is developing an American adaptation of the acclaimed French comedy-drama Dix Pour Cent (internationally known as Call My Agent), with a twist: the series will center on the high-stakes world of sports representation. The project, first reported by Deadline, aims to capture the chaotic lives of agents balancing demanding clients and their own personal struggles.
The original series, which ran for four seasons on France 2 and gained U.S.popularity via Netflix, revolved around talent agents and their relationships with actor clients, often featuring French celebrities playing fictionalized versions of themselves. The American version, written and executive produced by The Other Two co-creator/executive producer Sarah Schneider, will shift the focus to sports, mirroring HBO’s 1996 comedy-drama Arliss.
The adaptation is being produced by Mediawan, through its subsidiary Plan B, the production company founded by Brad Pitt, alongside Fulwell Entertainment’s SpringHill Studios, led by LeBron james and Maverick Carter. SpringHill’s involvement suggests the series will likely feature real sports stars portraying themselves as clients of the fictional agency.
The French series, starring Camille Cottin, Thibault de Montalembert, Grégory Montel and Liliane Rovère, won the International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series in 2021 and has been adapted in approximately a dozen countries, including the UK, Germany, and India. Netflix is also developing a follow-up movie with the original cast, slated for release in 2025. Schneider is currently a co-executive producer on HBO’s upcoming comedy series The Chair Company and previously served as co-head writer for Saturday Night Live.
