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Exclusive: Buchwald has hired Brian Sacripanti and Sam Yabrow, a pair of talent agents most recently working at the now-shuttered A3 Artists Agency. Both are expected to bring several clients to Buchwald, with Sacripanti to work out of the agency’s Los Angeles offices, and Yabrow to be based in New York.

“We are thrilled to have these two dynamic and passionate talent agents join our team,” Buchwald West Coast President Julia Buchwald and West Coast Co-Head Ryan Martin told Deadline. “With their arrival, we see not just the promise of tomorrow, but the vibrant pulse of our industry’s future. Their dedication to nurturing emerging talent and embracing new industry trends will undoubtedly propel us forward.”

Sacripanti spent the last three and a half years at A3, balancing a roster of emerging and established talent. He began his career at Grandview, where he started as an assistant before moving...

Stewart Talent is expanding its literary footprint with the hires of A3 veterans Ron Gwiazda and Amy Wagner, who will launch the agency’s New York literary division.

“We at Stewart Talent are thrilled to welcome Ron Gwiazda and Amy Wagner to our organization,” the Agency said in a statement. “Their extensive knowledge of the industry, coupled with their passion for cultivating literary talent, makes them the perfect duo to spearhead the launch of our New York literary division. We are confident that under their leadership, Stewart Talent will continue to thrive and solidify its position as a leading force in the entertainment industry.”

Gwiazda brings over 36 years of experience in literary representation, having played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of numerous artists. Wagner boasts an impressive background in talent management and development, having garnered widespread recognition for her ability to connect talented artists with meaningful opportunities, according to the Agency.

Abrams Artists Agency has promoted 12 employees, including three to partner, six to senior agent, and three to agent.

“During their time with our company, each of these outstanding individuals have been the epitome of what the Abrams Artists Agency brand stands for,” said Abrams Artists Agency CEO Robert Attermann. “They remain strong advocates for our clients while continuing to find innovative ways to build their clients’ personal brands and take their careers to the next level.”

NYC-based agent Max Grossman has been elevated to partner in the literary division. Having spent more than seven years with the agency, Grossman represents writers, composers, directors and designers for theater, opera, and television. Prior to joining Abrams, he was a creative executive in charge of theatrical development, where he covered material across all media, with an eye toward stage and screen adaptation.

Also within the NYC literary division, Ron Gwiazda, who joined the...