Nikki Glaser signs with WME after eight years at UTA
Deadline reports that comedian Nikki Glaser signed with WME in all areas after eight years at UTA. Glaser has three current Emmy nominations tied to her Hulu special Good Girl and her work hosting the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards. Her HBO special Someday You Will Die posted HBO Max's largest streaming comedy special premiere and later earned Emmy, Grammy, Golden Globe, Critics Choice, and WGA recognition. She made history in 2025 as the first woman to host the Golden Globes solo and is set to return for a third consecutive year in 2027. Her upcoming slate includes Netflix's The Fifth Wheel with Kim Kardashian and an original Paramount comedy inspired by MASH.
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A move like this is about packaging every revenue lane, not just booking stand-up dates. Reps should map comedy specials, awards hosting, film roles, writing, producing, touring, podcasting, and brand work before negotiating exclusivity. If a buyer wants access to Glaser's awards-host credibility and her touring audience, the fee should reflect both markets. Agents handling comedians with breakout live moments should push short renewal windows so new heat can reprice quickly. Brand teams should expect premium rates when a comic can drive press, clips, and appointment viewing in one package.
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