Spenser Cohen and Anna Halberg, the dynamic duo behind the recent film “Tarot,” have officially joined the roster of Grandview for their representation. The pair, who made their mark with Screen Gems’ “Tarot,” achieved remarkable success, bringing in $50 million at the box office against a modest $8 million production budget, with a significant 62% of the revenue sourced from international markets.
Cohen and Halberg were highlighted as the inaugural selection for Screen Gems’ directing incubator, which allowed them to write, direct, and produce the short film “Blink,” serving as a proof of concept for the studio. This opportunity paved the way for their project “Tarot,” which they both penned and helmed. Their upcoming venture includes signing on to develop and direct “You Take Care Now,” an adaptation of their original short story, in collaboration with Universal, Atomic Monster, and Blumhouse Productions.
In addition to their recent work, the pair is also set to release “Distant,” a speculative script that was acquired and produced by Amblin, with a premiere expected in 2024. Directed by Will Speck and Josh Gordon, the film stars Anthony Ramos and Naomi Scott. Cohen’s writing portfolio also includes contributions to Roland Emmerich’s “Moonfall,” featuring actors Patrick Wilson and Halle Berry. They are gearing up for the Netflix film “House/Maid,” with Alice Braga and Sarah Gadon on board.
On the television front, Cohen and Halberg are currently completing post-production on “Ballistic,” which stars Jennifer Carpenter and is produced for Automatik. Their previous works include writing the Netflix film “Extinction,” starring Michael Pena and Lizzy Caplan, as well as creating the original pilot “Stay,” directed by Jon Turteltaub for Freeform.
Continuing to be represented by CAA and Yorn Levine, Cohen and Halberg’s trajectory in the industry seems set for more success as they venture into new projects.