AGBO
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Todd Makurath |
| Headquarters | Downtown Los Angeles , United States |
Key people | Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Mike Larocca, Todd Makurath, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely |
| Products | Film and television production |
| Parent | None |
AGBO—also referred to as Gozie AGBO—is an independent American entertainment firm headquartered in Downtown Los Angeles, concentrating on film and television production. Established in 2017 by the Russo brothers—Anthony and Joe Russo—together with Mike Larocca and Todd Makurath, AGBO is recognized for its involvement in prominent projects.
The company's film slate features titles such as 21 Bridges, led by Chadwick Boseman; the 2020 action thriller Extraction, penned by Joe Russo and starring Chris Hemsworth, along with its follow-up Extraction 2; The Gray Man (2022), both directed and produced by the Russo siblings with Ryan Gosling in the lead role; and the widely praised Everything Everywhere All at Once, which earned seven Academy Awards including Best Picture. AGBO is also behind the production of the 2025 release The Electric State. Future endeavors include a live-action adaptation of Disney's Hercules under Guy Ritchie's direction; The Bluff, featuring Priyanka Chopra Jonas; The Whisper Man, starring Robert De Niro; as well as Marvel Cinematic Universe installments Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars.
On the television front, AGBO developed Citadel, an Amazon Prime Video series starring Richard Madden alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
Corporate milestones
The Russo brothers initiated a production enterprise named Getaway Productions in March 2015, appointing Mike Larocca as President. AGBO was formally established in 2017 by the Russos, Larocca, and Todd Makurath. In March 2018, screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely—known for their work on Captain America: The Winter Soldier and Captain America: Civil War—joined AGBO as Co-Presidents of Story. The name "AGBO" was chosen at random by Anthony and Joe Russo from an Ohio telephone directory.
On January 5, 2022, a 38% minority interest in AGBO was acquired by Tokyo-based gaming company Nexon for $400 million, placing the company's valuation at $1.1 billion.
2016–2017: Formation period
In July 2016, the Russo brothers co-produced the television series Deadly Class alongside creator Rick Remender. Featuring Lana Condor and Benedict Wong, the show aired on Syfy between December 2018 and March 2019.
June 2016 saw AGBO produce the action film 21 Bridges for STX Entertainment, starring Chadwick Boseman; it premiered on November 22, 2019.
In August 2017, AGBO obtained adaptation rights to Mohsin Hamid's novel Exit West, with Morten Tyldum initially attached as director. Subsequently, Higher Ground Productions—Barack Obama's production company—collaborated with AGBO and Netflix to develop the film adaptation starring Riz Ahmed and directed by Yann Demange. As of August 2022, this project remained underway.
December 2017 marked AGBO's acquisition of rights to Simon Stålenhag's graphic novel The Electric State. Screenwriters Markus and McFeely crafted the screenplay adaptation. Millie Bobby Brown was cast as the lead in December 2020. By November 2022, Giancarlo Esposito, Ke Huy Quan, and Anthony Mackie had joined the cast. Featuring Brown alongside Chris Pratt, the movie debuted on Netflix on March 14, 2025.
2018–2022: Establishing the Studio
In January 2018, AGBO and Neon secured global rights to Assassination Nation, a film written and directed by Sam Levinson, through a $10 million agreement at the Sundance Film Festival. The movie premiered on September 21, 2018, in collaboration with Refinery29. By June 2018, AGBO had obtained the option to produce a film adaptation of Alex North's novel The Whisper Man.
During August 2018, AGBO acquired the adaptation rights to Nico Walker's novel Cherry following a competitive bidding process, announcing it as the Russo brothers' subsequent directorial venture after Avengers: Endgame. Featuring performances by Tom Holland and Ciara Bravo, Apple secured distribution rights in September 2020. The film debuted in theaters on February 26, 2021, and became available for streaming on Apple TV+ beginning March 12, 2021.
Also in August 2018, AGBO revealed plans to produce the sci-fi action feature Everything Everywhere All at Once, directed by the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert) and distributed by A24. Released in 2022, the film garnered eleven Academy Awards nominations and won seven awards, including Best Picture.
On August 30, 2018, AGBO announced that Sam Hargrave would helm Dhaka, later retitled Extraction, scripted by Joe Russo and starring Chris Hemsworth. The movie launched on Netflix on April 24, 2020, achieving record-breaking premiere viewership on the platform and leading to plans for a sequel.
In October 2018, AGBO took on a producing role for the independent horror film Relic, featuring Emily Mortimer and marking Natalie Erika James' directorial debut. After its Sundance premiere in January 2020 received critical praise, IFC Midnight acquired the film for release on July 10, 2020.
That same month, AGBO collaborated with Conde Nast Entertainment to develop the thriller Mosul, directed by screenwriter Matthew Michael Carnahan. The film was showcased at both the 76th Venice International Film Festival and the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival, later released via Netflix in November 2020.
On March 20, 2019, AGBO purchased JJ Braider's screenplay All Fun And Games. By January 2022, casting had included Asa Butterfield and Natalia Dyer, with production underway under co-directors Ari Costa and Eren Celeboglu.
In April 2020, the Russo brothers partnered with Walt Disney Pictures to produce a live-action remake of the 1997 animated classic Hercules. On June 17, 2022, it was announced that Guy Ritchie would direct the project.
April 2021 saw Epix commission a ten-episode straight-to-series order for From, a science fiction horror series created by John Griffin and produced by AGBO alongside the Russo brothers. The show was renewed for a second season in April 2022.
In July 2021, AGBO partnered with Netflix on a heist thriller featuring Regé-Jean Page, scripted by Noah Hawley.
By August 2021, Hulu expanded its true-crime offerings with the docuseries Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story, executive produced by AGBO’s Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, and Mike Larocca. Within its first month after release in July 2022, it became Hulu’s most-watched nonfiction series.
2022–present: AGBOverse
In February 2022, AGBO collaborated with Disney Television Animation to reveal an animated movie adaptation of Superfudge, one of the most popular works by Judy Blume.
By July 2022, plans for a sequel and spinoff to The Gray Man were unveiled in partnership with Netflix, featuring the return of Ryan Gosling and direction by the Russo brothers. AGBO is overseeing production, with writers Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese (known for Deadpool) attached to the spinoff series.
On September 15, 2022, AGBO was announced as executive producer for a Butch and Sundance series at Amazon Studios, starring Regé-Jean Page alongside Glen Powell.
The global multi-series Citadel, produced by AGBO in collaboration with Amazon Studios, cast Matilda De Angelis in the lead role for its Italian chapter.
In November 2022, the Russo brothers were slated to executive produce and direct an eight-episode limited series focused on the FTX scandal, developed with Amazon Studios.
Also in November 2022, Variety honored the Russo brothers as "Showmen of the Year," spotlighting them alongside Chris Pratt, Priyanka Chopra, and Zoe Saldaña for upcoming projects under AGBO.
Looking ahead to February 2025, Netflix announced Mercenary, a spinoff from the Extraction franchise starring Omar Sy as a mercenary undertaking a hostage rescue mission in Libya. Production for Extraction 3, once again featuring Chris Hemsworth, is planned to commence in 2026.
Community developments
Since its establishment in 2017 by AGBO, the National Italian American Film Forum Grant program annually provides multiple $8,000 grants to filmmakers across the United States to develop documentary, fiction, or nonfiction films centered on the Italian American experience.
In October 2017, the Russo brothers initiated an annual fellowship with the Slamdance Film Festival, offering recipients a $25,000 award, filmmaking resources, and office space at AGBO.
By June 2019, AGBO had partnered with the American Film Institute (AFI) to grant a $25,000 development award alongside a year-long mentorship aimed at nurturing emerging film projects.
In May 2020, the Russo brothers launched the video podcast Pizza Film School, created to educate viewers about classic cinema while supporting local pizzerias during the pandemic. Esteemed guests included Josh Brolin, Taika Waititi, and Mark Hamill. The podcast’s second season debuted in April 2023 featuring directors such as Zack Snyder, Emerald Fennell, and Nia DaCosta, and notably included a distinctive Marvel-DC crossover episode.
In April 2021, AGBO inaugurated its annual "No Sleep 'til Film Fest," a global short film contest lasting 48 hours and open to emerging filmmakers. The first edition attracted over 700 entries from more than 60 countries.
In 2022, Joe Russo co-founded and financially supported the first annual International Film Festival of St Andrews, in partnership with the University of St Andrews in Scotland. The festival highlights international cinema and offers workshops for filmmakers, with AGBO serving as the principal sponsor.
Feature films
| Year | Title | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Assassination Nation | Sam Levinson | Produced under Gozie AGBO; collaboration with Bron Studios, Foxtail Entertainment, and Phantom Four; distribution shared with Neon, 30West, and Refinery29 |
| 2019 | 21 Bridges | Brian Kirk | Joint production with MWM Studios, H. Brothers, and X-Ception Content; released by STXfilms |
| Mosul | Matthew Michael Carnahan | Produced alongside Image Nation Abu Dhabi and Condé Nast Entertainment; distributed via Netflix | |
| 2020 | Relic | Natalie Erika James | Gozie AGBO production; co-produced with Screen Australia, Film Victoria, Nine Stories Productions, and Carver Films; distributed by IFC Midnight and Stan |
| Extraction | Sam Hargrave | Co-production with Thematic Entertainment, India Take One Productions, and T.G.I.M. Films; Netflix handled distribution | |
| 2021 | Cherry | Anthony and Joe Russo | Produced in partnership with The Hideaway Entertainment and Endeavor Content; distributed by Apple TV+ |
| 2022 | Everything Everywhere All at Once | Dan Kwan and Daniel Scheinert | Under the banner of Gozie AGBO; co-produced with Ley Line Entertainment and IAC Films; released by A24 |
| The Gray Man | Anthony and Joe Russo | Co-produced alongside Roth/Kirschenbaum Films; distribution by Netflix | |
| 2023 | Extraction 2 | Sam Hargrave | Distributed through Netflix |
| All Fun and Games | Ari Costa and Eren Celeboglu | Produced under Gozie AGBO with Anton as co-producer; distributed by Vertical Entertainment | |
| 2025 | The Legend of Ochi | Isaiah Saxon | Co-production involving Encyclopedia Pictura, Neighborhood Watch, and Year of the Rat; released by A24 |
| The Electric State | Anthony and Joe Russo | Produced jointly with Double Dream and Skybound Entertainment; Netflix distribution | |
| 2026 | Avengers: Doomsday | Collaboration with Marvel Studios; distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | |
| 2027 | Avengers: Secret Wars | ||
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| The Bluff | Frank E. Flowers | Co-produced by Cinestar Pictures; distribution managed by Amazon MGM Studios | |
| The Whisper Man | James Ashcroft | Netflix distribution | |
| Hercules | Guy Ritchie | Joint production with Walt Disney Pictures and Roth/Kirschenbaum Films; released through Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | |
| Superfudge | Template:N/A | Co-produced with Walt Disney Pictures and Walt Disney Animation Studios; available on Disney+ | |
| Extraction 3 | Sam Hargrave | ||
| 'Untitled FBI Wedding Sting Comedy' | 'Jonathan Tropper' | 'Co-produced alongside Amazon MGM Studios' | |
| 'Exit West' | 'Yann Demange' | ||
| 'John Rambo' | 'Jalmari Helander' | 'Co-produced with Millennium Media; distributed by Lionsgate Films' | |
| 'Ordained' | 'Template:N/A' | 'Co-production with Colin Farrell's Chapel Place' |
Television series
| Year(s) | Title | Creator(s) | Co-production(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Deadly Class | Miles Orion Feldsott Rick Remender |
Syfy Universal Cable Productions Sony Pictures Television |
| Larry Charles' Dangerous World of Comedy | Larry Charles | Netflix | |
| 2021 | Slugfest | ||
| 2022 | Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story | Jessica Dimmock | Wonderburst, High Five Content |
| 2022–present | From | John Griffin | Epix Midnight Radio MGM Television |
| 2023–present | Citadel | Bryan Oh Josh Appelbaum David Weil |
Midnight Radio Amazon Studios |
| 2024 | Citadel: Diana | Alessandro Fabbri & Gina Gardini | Midnight Radio Super Epic Cattleya Amazon MGM Studios |
| Citadel: Honey Bunny | Sita Menon with Raj & DK | Gozie AGBO Midnight Radio PKM Picrow D2R Films Amazon MGM Studios | |
| rowspan="3" Template:N/A | Butch & Sundance | TBA | Amazon Studios |
| Mastermind | Krysty Wilson-Cairns | Amazon Studios 26 Keys Skybound Entertainment | |
| Mercenary | Glen Mazzara | Netflix |