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ERIN MURRAY AND FRANCOIS LALLIER ARE ACADEMY MATERIAL.
10 October 2024

Academy Films are all smiles as they welcome Erin Murray and François Lallier to the fold. Co-owner Simon Cooper calls them a pair of "gifted but entirely different laughmongers," so let's just get down to funny business, eh?

First we have dancer-turned-director and choreographer Murray, who says: "Starting this new chapter with Academy feels like a milestone, and I can't wait for karaoke at our first wrap party." Everyone sang her praises when this chucklesome commercial for CeraVe dropped, as viewers learned it was possible to fall in love with a moisturiser.


Murray's joined by François Lallier, a Canadian director who cuts to the chase: "Have a look at my work… it's funnier than this press release." DAVID followed his advice and was met by a zany commercial for RATESDOTCA—if you ever wanted to see a car get milked by a mechanic, then a) it's your lucky day and b) you might want to see a therapist.


Before you make an appointment, Cooper goes on to say: "Erin's perfect comedy performances creep up on you until the laughter is bubbling out of you." She joins for representation everywhere apart from the United States.

John Nyguen, Academy's executive producer across the pond, waxes lyrical about Lallier, who joins for both UK and US representation: "François is a gifted storyteller and he infuses heart and humour into everything he does. We're so lucky to have him joining us across both markets and expanding our foothold in the comedy landscape."

Click on the names to see more from Erin Murray and Francois Lallier. Next, drop George Floyd a line via george@academyfilms.com or call 020 7395 4155.

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