Little Stranger (company)

Little Stranger, Inc. is a film and television production company founded by actress and producer Tina Fey.[1] It is known for producing the long-running series 30 Rock and Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt. The company's name is a rough translation of Xenakes, Fey's mother's maiden name.[2]

Little Stranger, Inc.
Company typePrivate
Industry
FoundedJanuary 5, 2001; 23 years ago (2001-01-05) in New York City, United States
FounderTina Fey
HeadquartersNew York City
Los Angeles, California
Key people
Tina Fey (CEO and CFO)
Eric Gurian (President of Production and Development)

Production

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In February 2016, Little Stranger signed with Universal Pictures on a two-year first look production deal.[1]

Filmography

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Television

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Year Title Network Notes Ref.
2006–2013 30 Rock NBC with Broadway Video and Universal Television [3]
2015–2019 Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Netflix with Bevel Gears, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Universal Television [4]
2017–2018 Great News NBC with Bevel Gears, Big Wig Productions, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Universal Television [5]
2018–2019 Busy Tonight E! with Busy Bee Productions and Wilshire Studios [6]
2021–2022 Mr. Mayor NBC with Bevel Gears, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Universal Television [7]
2021–present Girls5eva Peacock
Netflix
with Bevel Gears, Scardino and Sons, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Universal Television [8]
2023–present Mulligan Netflix with Bevel Gears, Means End Productions, Bento Box Entertainment, 3 Arts Entertainment, and Universal Television [9]

In production

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Film

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Year Title Director Gross
(worldwide)
Notes Ref.
2015 Sisters Jason Moore $105 million with Everyman Pictures [11]
2016 Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Glenn Ficarra
John Requa
$25.4 million with Broadway Video [12]
2024 Mean Girls Samantha Jayne
Arturo Perez Jr.
$104.4 million with Broadway Video [13]

References

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  1. ^ a b Kroll, Justin (February 3, 2016). "Tina Fey's Little Stranger Inks First-Look Deal With Universal". Variety. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  2. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (May 11, 2016). "From Tina Fey to Bryan Fuller, 41 Hollywood Producers Explain the Weird, Personal Origins of Their Company Names". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 13, 2021.
  3. ^ "30 Rock - About". NBC. Retrieved February 4, 2016.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 31, 2013). "NBC Picks Up Comedy Series From '30 Rock's Tina Fey & Robert Carlock Starring Ellie Kemper With 13-Episode Order". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2016). "Marlon Wayans Sitcom, Tracey Wigfield-Tina Fey Comedy Get NBC Series Orders". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  6. ^ Holloway, Daniel (May 1, 2018). "Busy Philipps Late-Night Show Among Six New E! Series". Variety. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  7. ^ Porter, Rick; Goldberg, Lesley (July 18, 2019). "Ted Danson-Tina Fey Comedy Gets Straight-to-Series Order at NBC". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  8. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (January 16, 2020). "Tina Fey Producing 'Girls5Eva' Girl Group Original Comedy Series For NBCU's Peacock". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  9. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (March 9, 2020). "'30 Rock' Bosses Reteam for Netflix Animated Comedy Series". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  10. ^ Grobar, Matt (April 24, 2024). "Steve Carell To Star Opposite Tina Fey In Netflix Comedy Series 'The Four Seasons'". Deadline Hollywood.
  11. ^ Lodge, Guy (December 11, 2015). "Film Review: 'Sisters'". Variety. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  12. ^ Sneider, Jeff (February 20, 2014). "Tina Fey to Star in, Produce 'The Taliban Shuffle' for Paramount (Exclusive)". TheWrap. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  13. ^ Rubin, Rebecca (September 21, 2021). "'Mean Girls' Movie Musical Taps Arturo Perez Jr. and Samantha Jayne to Direct". Variety. Retrieved August 13, 2024.