Alan Ritchson Splits With Longtime Manager Dan Spilo (Exclusive)

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Throughout Alan Ritchson’s climb from working actor to leading man in the acclaimed Amazon series “Reacher“, manager Dan Spilo played a crucial role, helping steer his rapid ascent to stardom.

Spilo played a significant role in establishing a small cinematic dominion centered around the now highly sought-after actor in Hollywood. He secured his position as a producer for four forthcoming Ritchson films, which include a film adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel being developed at Amazon and also “Runner“, a movie based on a Black List script about a messenger involved in a crucial delivery with life-or-death stakes.

Last week, the prosperous period of the movie ‘Runner’, being filmed in Australia, took an unexpected turn when actor Ritchson severed his long-standing professional relationship with his manager. While no specific cause has been disclosed, Spilo – a well-known figure at Industry Entertainment – is known for his aggressive approach and has had friction with many associates and associates throughout his career. Insiders claim that the two parties clashed, leading to Spilo’s departure from the set and him no longer being credited as a producer on the film, which is directed by Scott Waugh of ‘The Expendables 4’. Neither Spilo nor Ritchson’s representatives have responded to requests for comment.

In an unexpected turn of events for Spilo, who had previously seemed invincible in Hollywood amidst past scandals due to his ‘Teflon’ status, this career move was quite a shock.

In 2019, he became the unique contestant on Survivor who was removed from the CBS series following an accusation of inappropriate touching by another competitor. Despite this, producers initially chose to keep him in the show after the allegations, but eventually expelled him for touching a female producer’s thigh as he boarded a transport boat. He subsequently expressed his regret and apologized, stating, “I deeply sorry that anyone was made to feel uncomfortable by my actions.

Following the uproar over the “Survivor” incident, Spilo was deprived of an executive producer role on “Walker,” a series produced by then-CBS affiliated network The CW and featuring frequent client Jared Padalecki. However, Spilo appears to have emerged largely unharmed from this situation.

Even though some may have criticisms towards Spilo, it’s generally agreed that he managed Ritchson effectively. A colleague who has collaborated with him recently characterized Spilo as friendly and dependable.

A colleague who has worked with Spilo acknowledges that while he may have flaws, people still choose to work with him because he’s efficient and shrewd in business. The colleague adds, “As long as you kept him under control, he was useful,” but questions, “What is the price we pay for this? Are we giving power to someone who shouldn’t have it?”

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Ritchson has joined the list of prominent clients who have recently departed from Spilo and his Entertainment Industry. In 2021, Joey King, who received an Emmy nomination for her role in the Hulu miniseries “The Act,” established her production company All the King’s Horses with Spilo and her mother Jamie King. This production company later signed a high-profile deal with Netflix, where she was well-known for playing the lead in the “Kissing Booth” movies.

In an unexpected development, King parted ways with Spilo approximately in 2023, allegedly due to financial discrepancies. It’s been reported that King suspected Spilo of engaging in a practice known as double-dipping, where he was receiving fees in dual roles as a producer and manager. However, Spilo claims these inconsistencies were merely accounting mistakes and that he reimbursed the Kings once the issue was highlighted, according to a trusted source. Representatives for King chose not to respond to inquiries.

25 years ago, Industry Entertainment was a dominant force in Hollywood, boasting high-profile clients like Angelina Jolie and Leonardo DiCaprio. However, its influence has diminished over the years following the departures of key executives such as Rick Yorn. Since 2024, at least eight staff members have left the company, though it has since filled these positions with new hires, promotions, and the addition of two new partners. Some former employees have expressed that working there was difficult due to distractions like the Spilo ‘Survivor’ scandal, which they were often required to discuss with people outside the company while trying to conduct business elsewhere.

Regarding Spilo, it’s been mentioned that he harbors a wish to mend his relationship with Ritchson, either professionally or personally. Despite this, he continues to serve as an executive producer on the upcoming projects “Motor City” and “Playdate,” both of which feature his previous client.

Simultaneously, Ritchson is getting close to wrapping up the main filming for “Runner“. In less hectic moments, the actor expressed gratitude towards his colleagues following the completion of the first day’s shooting on March 31. On Instagram, the actor posted: “Occasionally, you find yourself in a group of exceptional producing partners, directors, writers, cast members, crew, and co-workers who make every idea feasible and every aspiration achievable.

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2025-05-09 02:54