Dutton Ranch’s Kelly Reilly, Samuel L. Jackson at Paramount UK Upfront
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Skydance streamers Paramount+ and Pluto TV hosted a major U.K. ad sales upfront event in London, showcasing upcoming content and featuring stars like Kelly Reilly, Kenneth Branagh, and Peter Sarsgaard.
- Samuel L. Jackson promoted the new gangster drama Frisco King via video message, while David Beckham highlighted Paramount+’s UEFA Champions League coverage and announced his show Beckham & Friends Live will expand internationally next year.
- Kelly Reilly revealed that the second season of Yellowstone universe drama Dutton Ranch will begin filming early next year in South Texas, praising co-stars Annette Bening and Ed Harris and the positive audience reception.
- Lee Sears, president of international ad sales & Paramount Media Labs, outlined future plans including original series, sports coverage, and a 2027 shift to in-house U.K. ad sales to improve marketer service.
- The event concluded with a video celebrating the combined star power of Skydance, Paramount, and Warner Bros., featuring Tom Cruise atop the company’s water tower.
