Since launching in 2020, Emma Stone and Dave McCary’s production outfit has logged some impressive credits, including break-out thriller I Saw the TV Glow and awards hopeful A Real Pain. Now, the company is putting down roots with a first-look film deal at Universal.
Stone and McCary run Fruit Tree with exec Ali Herting. The outfit has backed films that star the Oscar-winning actress, including Yorgos Lanthimos’ Poor Things, as well as projects from a variety of filmmakers like Julio Torres, who recently made his feature directorial debut with Problemista. On the TV front, the company was behind Showtime series The Curse, with both Stone and McCary executive producing.
“I’ve long admired Emma’s versatility as an actress, fearlessly embodying every role. Paired with Dave’s distinctive comedic voice and creative instincts, we’ve seen the incredible work they have accomplished together. We’re thrilled to support the creative ambition and vision that Emma and Dave will continue to bring to projects behind the camera,” said NBCUniversal chairman Donna Langley.
“Fruit Tree was founded with a passion for supporting ambitious filmmakers and bold storytelling. Working with the amazing team at Universal allows us to push those boundaries even further. We couldn’t be more grateful to Donna, Peter, and Erik for their partnership, and we are looking forward to what the future holds together,” said Stone and McCary.
Fruit Tree is behind Lanthimos and Stone’s next feature Bugonia, which is at Focus Features, and The Yogurt Shop Murders, a documentary series directed by Margaret Brown for HBO.
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