Fresh off the success of FX's critically acclaimed culinary drama The Bear, Matty Matheson and Ricky Staffieri have launched Super Athletic Film Co. with producer Hannah Welever.
The production company will develop original stories for film and television and support emerging creative talent. According to Deadline Hollywood, the partnership grew from the chemistry Matheson and Staffieri developed on set.
The two actors formed a close working relationship during production of the award-winning series and are now moving into producing. The company aims to give emerging filmmakers and storytellers opportunities to develop their projects.
For both actors, the move represents a shift from acting in prestige television to producing. Matheson and Staffieri are positioning themselves to shape projects from development through production rather than simply performing in them.
Streaming services and studios continue to seek new voices and original material, creating favorable conditions for a company focused on emerging talent. The entertainment industry is monitoring what Matheson, Staffieri, and Welever will produce next.
