HBO is developing an American adaptation of the French series “Call My Agent,” set in the sports representation industry instead of talent agencies. Written and executive produced by Sarah Schneider, the project remains in early development with no premiere date announced. The original French series aired 2015-2020 on France 2, won the 2021 International Emmy for Best Comedy, and has been adapted in a dozen countries. Netflix is simultaneously developing a fifth season and feature film with the original cast, filming in Paris under director Asghar Farhadi with George Clooney confirmed.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Development Status and Overview
HBO’s American adaptation remains in early development. The no confirmed premiere date reflects the project’s early stage, with writing currently underway but no production timeline set.[2][3][4][1]
The American version will transpose the original’s Paris talent agency setting to the sports representation industry, following four work-obsessed agents balancing client demands and personal lives.[3][4][1][2]
Original French Series Background
“Dix Pour Cent” (translating to “Ten Percent,” referring to agent commissions) aired on France 2 from 2015 to 2020 across four seasons. The series won the International Emmy Award for Best Comedy Series in 2021 and has been adapted in the United Kingdom, Germany, India, Korea, Turkey, and China.[4][5][7][8][9][1][2][3]
Original Cast Members
The French series starred Camille Cottin, Thibault de Montalembert, Grégory Montel, and Liliane Rovère alongside recurring cast members Fanny Sidney, Laure Calamy, Nicolas Maury, and Stéfi Celma, with many portraying themselves.[7][8][1][2]
Production Credits and Creative Team
HBO Adaptation Leadership
Sarah Schneider, co-creator of HBO’s “The Other Two,” will write and executive produce the adaptation. She earned eight Emmy nominations for her Saturday Night Live work as co-head writer with Chris Kelly during the 42nd season (2015-2016).[8][10][11][1][2][3][4]
Executive Producers and Production Companies
| Company | Role | Key Stakeholders |
|---|---|---|
| Plan B[1][2][3][4][8] | Executive Producer | Co-founded by Brad Pitt; majority-owned by Mediawan[1][2][3][7] |
| SpringHill Studios[1][2][3][4][8] | Executive Producer | Co-founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter[1][2][8][7] |
| Mediawan[1][2][3][4] | Financier | French conglomerate; produced original series[1][2][3][4] |
Fulwell 73 and SpringHill completed their merger earlier in 2025. SpringHill’s involvement signals real sports figures will likely appear as themselves, mirroring the original format.[12][1][2][3][4][8]
Parallel Netflix Projects
Netflix is simultaneously developing two projects featuring the original French cast:[1][2][8]
- Fifth Season: Four seasons have aired; a fifth season is in development with no confirmed release date.[2][8][1]
- Movie Project: Filming began October 8, 2025, in Paris, directed by Asghar Farhadi. George Clooney confirmed as guest (October 29, 2025). Eva Longoria is in talks but not officially Netflix-confirmed.[6][8]
HBO’s Sports Television Precedent
HBO previously produced “Arliss” (1996-2002, seven seasons, 90 episodes) starring Robert Wuhl as fictional sports agent Arliss Michaels, and “Ballers” (2015-2019, five seasons, 47 episodes) starring Dwayne Johnson focusing on financial advisors for professional athletes.[13][14][15][4][8]
Sarah Schneider’s Career Credentials
Schneider co-created “The Other Two” with Chris Kelly for Comedy Central; the series moved to HBO Max for final two seasons and concluded in 2023 with three total seasons. She and Kelly earned two Emmy nominations for outstanding writing in a comedy series.[11][16][3][8][1][2]
Her eight SNL nominations are distinct from “The Other Two” Emmy recognition, representing separate industry acknowledgment of her comedy writing excellence.[10][8][11][1][2]
Information Gaps
Geographic setting, episode count, casting timeline, pilot status, Netflix fifth season release date, and Netflix movie premiere date remain unannounced as of November 8, 2025.[8][1][2]
