Ally Gasparian, Alex Rosenberg’s Kismet Media signs overall deal with Wheelhouse

Ally Gasparian (left) and Alex Rosenberg

Ally Gasparian and Alex Rosenberg’s LA-based unscripted company Kismet Media has agreed an overall deal with Brent Montgomery’s Wheelhouse.

Under the pact, which also includes a partnership agreement, Kismet Media will work closely with Spoke Studios as well as with other Wheelhouse labels, including Wheelhouse Sports.

The companies said the pact will bring together Kismet’s producing and casting expertise with Wheelhouse’s production, investment and brand-building capabilities.

The deal came together after Spoke Studios brought in Kismet Media to work on the Netflix reality series Calabasas Confidential, which is set to premiere on May 29. Gasparian and Rosenberg helped develop the series with Wheelhouse’s Gardner Reed, with all three serving as exec producers.

“At Kismet, we’re focused on bold, young, and character-driven storytelling – shows built around real people and real dynamics that audiences can’t look away from,” said Gasparian and Rosenberg.

“We’ve always believed in betting on ourselves and from the moment we met, it literally was kismet. We’re thrilled that Wheelhouse sees that same vision and is betting on us too.”

Wheelhouse Entertainment president Courtney White added: “Ally and Alex have a unique skill set tailored for a zeitgeist-driven content landscape – blending character and storytelling with what’s happening in the world and what young audiences are obsessed with. We’re excited for what we know will be a great ride together.”