CAA TV Agent Brandon Finkelstein Teams Up With Creative Engine Entertainment Led by Drew Comins

EXCLUSIVE Television agent Brandon Finkelstein is departing from CAA to join Drew Comins’ Creative Engine Entertainment as Vice President of Production and Development. He joins several other executive hires made by Comins as he expands Creative Engine under the company’s initial pact with Fifth Season.

“Brandon's excellent taste, entrepreneurial spirit and strong talent relationships make him a perfect fit for Creative Engine," Comins said. "He brings an incredible range of knowledge and relationships to his work, plus a strong commitment to championing filmmakers. It’s an exciting time for the company and I'm confident he'll be an integral part of helping us grow the range and scale of our business.”

At Creative Artists Agency in Los Angeles, Finkelstein, who started at the firm right after graduating from college in 2016 and advanced to agent status by 2020, was recognized as an up-and-coming talent. His portfolio included collaborations with directors, screenwriters, and producers such as Comins, who inked her deal with CAA some two years back.

I've been fortunate enough during my tenure at CAA to gain insight into the television sector via collaborations with some of the most skilled individuals in our field—clients, coworkers, and acquaintances," Finkelstein stated. "Upon meeting Drew, his ingenuity, drive, and zeal invigorated me, and I instantly recognized him as an outstanding partner. The vision Drew has cultivated inspires me, and I'm enthusiastic about delving further into the creative works and narratives we can showcase globally together.

Comins executive produces Yellowjackets , which currently boasts its third season on Paramount+ with Showtime reaching peak viewership levels, showing a 39% increase from Season 2. He was part of the cast nominated for two Outstanding Drama Series Emmy awards.

At Creative Engine, Finkelstein has taken over from Max Greenspan, who held the position of VP for the last three years. Among the company’s notable upcoming projects is Lena Dunham’s espionage series. Covers for Netflix; The Holdout , featuring Amy Adams on HBO with Industry Creators Mickey Down and Konrad Kay; The Stowaway featuring Oscar Isaac on Apple TV+; Reverb At Peacock, featuring Renée Elise Goldsberry alongside John Legend’s Get Lifted Film Co.; and They Meet Their Demise at the End , from Bridgerton creator Chris Van Dusen and executive producer Bad Bunny.