Adam Schweitzer WME Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Adam Schweitzer has officially joined WME as a senior partner in the talent department, the agency announced Tuesday. The agent, who is based in New York, was previously at CAA, where he was a senior talent agent for the last three year. Schweitzer was one of several agents said to be transitioning out of the Century City-based firm at the end of November and heading to WME. WME had no comment at the time. A good portion of Schweitzer's impressive award-winning client roster has made the move with him. Related Stories Movies Cillian Murphy Makes His Awaited Return in 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' Trailer Movies '28 Years Later III' Moving Forward with Cillian Murphy in Talks to Return The bold-faced names include Academy Award winner Cillian Murphy, Golden Globe nominee Rebecca Ferguson, two-time Academy Award winner Christoph Waltz, Golden Globe winner Rachel Zegler, Golden Globe nominee Cooper Hoffman, Academy Award nominee Hong Chau, Golden Globe nominee Sir Patrick Stewart, BAFTA winner Tom Hollander, Cannes Best Actress winner Diane Kruger, BAFTA winner Paddy Considine, Emmy Award winner Hank Azaria, two-time Academy Award winner Dianne Wiest, Tony Award winner Nina Arianda, actor Jim Sturgess and screenwriter Emily Ziff Griffin. "Adam brings with him a wealth of experience and is a great match for WME, in addition to being an incredible agent - his work and clients speak for themselves," said WME co-chairman Richard Weitz in a statement. "We are thrilled to welcome him and excited to hit the ground running this year." Schweitzer began his career at ICM as an assistant in 2000 and rose through the ranks. When CAA acquired the firm, then called ICM Partners, Schweitzer was the managing director and board member, overseeing both the talent and branding departments. Stated Schweitzer: "WME has built an incredible culture alongside a business that encourages collaboration and is best suited to support talent in today's market," said Schweitzer. "I'm looking forward to this next chapter, both for myself and my clients." THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Conde Nast GQ Editor Will Welch Leaves Magazine to Work With Pharrell Williams NBC News Bari Weiss Is Making TV News' Crisis of Confidence the Big Story Kevin Hart Kevin Hart Inks Licensing Deal for His Name Netflix Study: Asia-Pacific Video Revenue to Reach $196 Billion by 2030, Driven by Streaming and Social THR, Esq Disney Taken to Court Over ESPN-Fox One and Fubo Sports Bundle Kennedy Center Honors Trump Kennedy Center Honors' TV Rights Draw Interest From Several Bidders Conde Nast GQ Editor Will Welch Leaves Magazine to Work With Pharrell Williams NBC News Bari Weiss Is Making TV News' Crisis of Confidence the Big Story Kevin Hart Kevin Hart Inks Licensing Deal for His Name Netflix Study: Asia-Pacific Video Revenue to Reach $196 Billion by 2030, Driven by Streaming and Social THR, Esq Disney Taken to Court Over ESPN-Fox One and Fubo Sports Bundle Kennedy Center Honors Trump Kennedy Center Honors' TV Rights Draw Interest From Several Bidders