- British actor Reggie Absolom has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for U.S. theatrical film and television representation.
- Talent agents Ross Wiggins and Tara Jones will lead his representation in the United States.
- Absolom continues to work with his UK representation team at Mark Jermin Management and B-Side Management.
- The signing follows his breakout role in the comedy-drama Club Kid, which debuted at Cannes and was acquired by A24.
British actor Reggie Absolom has signed with United Talent Agency for U.S. theatrical film and television representation. Agents Ross Wiggins and Tara Jones will guide his career in the American market. Notably, Wiggins also represents filmmaker Jordan Firstman at the agency.
The signing comes after Absolom earned critical praise as 10-year-old Arlo in Firstman’s feature film Club Kid. The indie title premiered in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, where A24 purchased worldwide distribution rights for $17 million.
The film followed its Cannes run with official selections at the Telluride Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and New York Film Festival, as well as the BFI London Film Festival, ahead of its November 6, 2026, U.S. theatrical release.
Before his breakout turn in Club Kid, Absolom built up notable screen credits on major television productions. He portrayed Benny in season two of the Apple TV+ sci-fi series Silo and played Malachi in the 2025 faith-based drama series Testament. He also completed filming on the BBC and BritBox series The Other Bennet Sister, appearing as George Gardiner.
Absolom will maintain his existing representation across the United Kingdom and Europe with Mark Jermin Management and B-Side Management.
The addition marks another key talent move for UTA’s film and television division in 2026. The agency has steadily expanded its screen roster throughout the year, notably bringing on Toby Kebbell to bolster its veteran ranks and tapping Maxwell Jenkins to strengthen its young-adult talent bench.
Takeaways
Absolom’s signing with UTA is a textbook example of how a standout film festival run can fast-track an international actor into the Hollywood agency system.
After Club Kid became one of the buzziest acquisitions at Cannes, UTA moved quickly to sign Absolom through Ross Wiggins, who already reps the film’s director, Jordan Firstman.
Instead of leaving his domestic representatives behind, Absolom is using a dual-team model: keeping his established UK roots with Mark Jermin and B-Side while tapping UTA’s deep studio ties in Los Angeles. This setup gives him immediate access to prestige U.S. studio films without losing his footing in British television dramas.
Will Absolom leverage his A24 film buzz to jump directly into a major studio tentpole or stick to prestige indie features? How will having shared UTA representation with director Jordan Firstman open doors for future collaborations between the two?
