Susie Fox, John Sacks, Joanna Scott Leave CAA, Join UTA

Talent agents Susie Fox, John Sacks and Joanna Scott have left CAA and joined UTA, TheWrap has learned.

Sacks and Fox represent writers and talent across film and television, while Scott works in the touring area.

The trio joins UTA on the heels of the agency welcoming five new agents from CAA — Jason Heyman, Martin Lesak, Gregory McKnight, Greg Cavic and Nick Nuciforo — all of whom have been named partners.

Also Read: CAA Shakeup: 5 Agents Exit to Become Partners at UTA

Additionally, Rachel Rusch, Chelsea McKinnies, Matt Blake and Ryan Abboushi are expected to join UTA from CAA, bringing the total number of defecting agents to 12.

The CAA-UTA rivalry has escalated this past week, with UTA signing Grammy-winning artist Kanye West away from CAA, as TheWrap first reported.

Also Read: CAA to Pursue Legal Action Against UTA; At Least 4 More Agents Leaving (Exclusive)

The agent defections represent a major blow to the culture at CAA, which is already planning to pursue legal action against UTA, according to an individual with knowledge of the situation.

UTA has already lured major stars such as Chris Pratt and Will Ferrell away from CAA, with many more top earners still in play and other agencies waiting in the wings.

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As five top agents left Creative Artists Agency on Tuesday, accepting partnerships at United Talent Agency, major clients are up for grabs. Take a look at the star-studded list, compiled by TheWrap.
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WILL FERRELL
Ferrell most recently appeared with Kevin Hart in the $34 million-grossing comedy "Get Hard." Since this gallery first published, he has signed with UTA.
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MELISSA MCCARTHY
The "Bridesmaids" star will topline the forthcoming Paul Feig comedy "Spy." Since this gallery first published, she has signed with UTA.
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JASON SUDEIKIS
Sudeikis is a major comedy player with hits like "Horrible Bosses" and the forthcoming "Sleeping With Other People."
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JIM PARSONS
The Emmy and Golden Globe winner is "The Big Bang Theory's" golden boy, with a salary to match.
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SETH MEYERS
NBC's late night host is digging his heels into the timeslot with the help of lead-in Jimmy Fallon.
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ZOOEY DESCHANEL
Deschanel's Fox comedy "New Girl" has just been renewed for a fifth season.
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ED HELMS
Helms will next pioneer a reboot of the "Vacation," franchise, made legendary by Chevy Chase.

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CHRIS PRATT
Pratt made a major career crossover into leading man territory with "Guardians of the Galaxy," and will next be tasked with delivering a hit with "Jurassic World." Since this gallery first published, he has signed with UTA.

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JOHNNY KNOXVILLE
Knoxville (pictured with comedy legend Don Rickles) commands the "Jackass" brand and occasionally ventures into high-brow comedy territory

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MINDY KALING
A onetime UTA client before she departed for CAA, Kaling is in play. She's currently writer, producer and star of Fox's "The Mindy Project."

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SARAH SILVERMAN
Silverman just won an Emmy for her HBO comedy special "We Are Miracles!" and serves as guest star on Showtime's "Masters of Sex."

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LESLEY HEADLAND
The up-and-comer scored amazing notices and broke VOD records for her 2013 comedy "Bachelorette." She directs the upcoming Jason Sudeikis comedy "Sleeping With Other People."

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GARRY MARSHALL
An acting and directing icon, Marshall would be a prestige get for any agency. He last directed 2011's "New Years Eve."

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“We’re very confident that a number of the high profile clients will come with us,” a UTA insider told TheWrap. Will Ferrell, Melissa McCarthy in contention

As five top agents left Creative Artists Agency on Tuesday, accepting partnerships at United Talent Agency, major clients are up for grabs. Take a look at the star-studded list, compiled by TheWrap.

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