Scott Stuber is an American film producer. He was the chairman of Netflix Films.[1]
Scott Stuber | |
|---|---|
 Stuber at the premiere of Office Christmas Party in 2016 | |
| Born | December 13, 1968 |
| Alma mater | University of Arizona |
| Occupation(s) | Film producer, Netflix executive |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 3 |
Career
editAfter graduating from University of Arizona with a film degree, Stuber worked at Universal Pictures as a publicity assistant to Lew Wasserman.[2]
Stuber was co-president of production at Universal with Mary Parent and in 2004, Stuber and Parent were named Vice Chairman of Worldwide Production for Universal Pictures. In 2005, Universal signed a production contract with the duo under the shingle Stuber/Parent Productions.[3]
In November 2008, it was announced that Stuber signed a five-year contract through 2013 with Universal Studios under his vanity card, Stuber Pictures. He has been credited with producing such films as Role Models (2008), Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins (2008), The Kingdom (2007), You, Me and Dupree (2006), The Break-Up (2006), and Ted (2012). In 2012, Stuber Pictures was renamed to Bluegrass Films and Stuber's television unit renamed to Bluegrass Television.[4]
Stuber joined Netflix in 2017.[5] On January 19, 2023, Stuber was made chairman of Netflix Films.[1] In 2024, it was announced Stuber is leaving Netflix to start a new company. [6]
In April 2022 Stuber was appointed to the Board of Governors of the British Film Institute for a term of four years.[7]
On March 26, 2024, it was confirmed that Stuber's first project since leaving Netflix will be producing a film based on the 2023 Warren Zanes book Deliver Me from Nowhere: The Making of Bruce Springsteen's Nebraska that documented the making of Bruce Springsteen's 1982 album, Nebraska. Scott Cooper is set to write and direct the film and actor Jeremy Allen White playing the role of Springsteen. Springsteen and his manager Jon Landau will also be involved in the making of the film. Originally reported to be in production at A24, the film was later revealed to have been acquired by 20th Century Studios.[8][9]
In July 2024, Stuber entered a first look deal with Amazon MGM Studios to revive the storied company United Artists, which had been dormant for over a decade and existed mainly in-name only through companies under MGM including United Artists Releasing, as a label under the former. As part of the deal, Stuber will produce films under his own company for United Artists either for a theatrical release or streaming release through Amazon Prime Video; Stuber will also be involved with every project released under the banner.[10]
Personal life
editIn 2006, Stuber married the actress Rachel Nichols; however, after seven months of marriage, they announced that they were divorcing.[11]
He married Molly Sims, on September 24, 2011, at a Napa Valley Vineyard. The couple have three children: sons born in 2012 and 2017; and a daughter born in 2015.[12][13][14]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Contribution | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Producer | Actor | ||||
| 1995 | Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home | No | Yes | Policeman | Film debut |
| Assassins | No | Yes | Parking Attendant at Marriott Hotel | ||
| 1997 | Volcano | Yes | No | Associate producer | |
| 2006 | The Break-Up | Yes | No | ||
| You, Me and Dupree | Yes | No | |||
| 2007 | The Kingdom | Yes | No | ||
| 2008 | Welcome Home, Roscoe Jenkins | Yes | No | ||
| Role Models | Yes | No | |||
| 2009 | Love Happens | Yes | No | ||
| Couples Retreat | Yes | No | |||
| 2010 | The Wolfman | Yes | No | ||
| Repo Men | Yes | No | |||
| Love & Other Drugs | Yes | No | |||
| 2011 | Your Highness | Yes | No | ||
| 2012 | Safe House | Yes | No | ||
| Battleship | Yes | No | |||
| Ted | Yes | No | |||
| 2013 | Identity Thief | Yes | No | ||
| The Internship | Yes | No | Executive producer | ||
| 47 Ronin | Yes | No | |||
| 2014 | Endless Love | Yes | No | ||
| A Million Ways to Die in the West | Yes | No | |||
| Kill the Messenger | Yes | No | |||
| 2015 | Ted 2 | Yes | No | ||
| 2016 | Central Intelligence | Yes | No | ||
| Free State of Jones | Yes | No | |||
| Patriots Day | Yes | No | |||
| Office Christmas Party | Yes | No | |||
| The Third Wheel | Yes | No | |||
| 2017 | Little Evil | Yes | No | Executive producer | |
| 2025 | Deliver Me from Nowhere | Yes | No | Filming | |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Contribution | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer | |||
| 2010 | The Pink House | Yes | Television film; executive producer |
| 2011–2013 | Whitney | Yes | Executive producer; 37 episodes |
| 2012 | Brothers in Law | Yes | Television film; executive producer |
| 2017 | Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television | Yes | Executive producer; 8 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | The Mayor | Yes | Executive producer; 13 episodes |
| 2019 | The Umbrella Academy | Yes | Executive producer; Episode: "Pilot" |
References
edit- ^ a b White, Peter (January 19, 2023). "Reed Hastings Shifts To Executive Chairman Role At Netflix; Greg Peters New Co-CEO, Bela Bajaria & Scott Stuber Get New Titles". Deadline. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ Barnes, Brooks (December 16, 2018). "Netflix's Movie Blitz Takes Aim at Hollywood's Heart". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved December 16, 2018.
- ^ 'The Wolfman' Producer Barks on Delays and CG Make-Up
- ^ Producer Scott Stuber Talks Wolfman Tinkering
- ^ "Netflix's Film Chief Scott Stuber Is Shaking Up Hollywood: 'The Movie Business Is in a Revolution'". Variety. July 28, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2023.
- ^ "Netflix Film Chief Scott Stuber Will Leave to Start New Company". Bloomberg.com. January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
- ^ Vivarelli, Nick (April 8, 2022). "Netflix's Film Chief Scott Stuber Joins British Film Institute Board". Variety. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr., Mike (March 26, 2024). "Scott Stuber Sets First Post-Netflix Film: Bruce Springsteen & 'Nebraska'; Scott Cooper Directing, Jeremy Allen White Circling Along With A24; Ellen Goldsmith-Vein & Eric Robinson Producing: The Dish". Deadline. Retrieved March 26, 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr; Kroll, Justin (April 8, 2024). "In Coup For New Chief David Greenbaum, 20th Century Lands 'Deliver Me From Nowhere'; Jeremy Allen White Plays Bruce Springsteen For Scott Cooper In Drama On Making Of 'Nebraska' Album". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 8, 2024.
- ^ Fleming, Mike Jr (July 26, 2024). "Scott Stuber Closes Deal To Revive United Artists". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Actress Rachel Nichols & Producer Scott Stuber Split". People Magazine. February 27, 2009. Archived from the original on March 2, 2009.
- ^ "Molly Sims Introduces Son Brooks Alan". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ "It's a Boy! Molly Sims Welcomes Son Grey Douglas – See His First Photo". PEOPLE.com. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ Huang, Sherry (March 27, 2015). "Molly Sims Gives Birth to Her Baby Girl!". Parents. Retrieved December 17, 2018.