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New Zealand's Leading Artists Management for Actors, MC's, Entertainers, Voice Artists & Social Medi
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Johnson&Laird is an experienced exclusive Talent Agency and we have represented NZ’s finest and most successful performers, creators & talent for 20 years. Our professional team are passionate, responsive, knowledgeable, and ready to help you find the perfect talent to fit your project. We know the entertainment business, and we have an outstanding reputation within it. Talent on our books are ski

lled, in-demand performers and creators who benefit from our strong connections with some of the world’s top talent and management agencies in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Australia along with a wide range of corporate and media contacts and our extensive experience in management, sponsorship, PR, publicity, sales, networking, entertainment law. J&L founder and manager Imogen Johnson has nearly 30 years of professional experience in public relations, sales and artist talent management. Imogen is now backed by a team of 14 specialist talent agents and support managers, ensuring our team is big enough to devote time and energy to you and always make you a priority.

18/07/2024

Huge congratulations to Jess Hong and 3 Body Problem which was nominated for six Emmy awards! These include: Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Cinematography for a Series (One Hour), Outstanding Main Title Design, Outstanding Picture Editing for Drama Series, Outstanding Sound Editing for a Comedy or Drama Series, Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series. Very proud of Jess!

17/07/2024

We are incredibly proud of J&L talent: Sara Wiseman and Matthew Sunderland, who star in Netflix’s upcoming series ‘Territory’. This explosive Down Under drama, set in the wild Australian outback, is a must-watch. Premiering this October, it promises intense family drama, power struggles, and stunning remote locations. Don’t miss it! Stream on Netflix Oct. 24.

24/06/2024

‘The Brokenwood Mysteries’ 10th Anniversary season is streaming now on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+. Check out J&L talent: Fern Sutherland, Jarod Rawiri, Gareth Reeves, David de Lautour, Jack Barry, Mirabai Pease, Maria Walker, Tess Sulivan, Amelia Reid-Meredith, Isabella Austin, & Matt Chamberlain.

12/06/2024

Frankie Adams and Rena Owen have been announced in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Moana’! Frankie as Moana’s mother, Sina; and Rena as the revered Gramma Tala. We are very proud and excited to see both on the big screen!

09/05/2024

Melanie Lynskey and Robyn Malcom are starring in “Pike River,” the upcoming dramatic thriller set and shot in New Zealand and centered around one of the country’s worst disasters in modern history. Focusing on the true story of Anna Osborne and Sonya Rockhouse. Pike River also features: Madeleine McCarthy, Jordan Mooney, Richard Crouchley, John Leigh, Narelle Ahrens and Charlie Clark.

03/05/2024

NZ International Comedy Festival starts today! Make sure to check out J&L talent: Laura Daniel, Eli Matthewson, Te Radar, Liv McKenzie, Joseph Moore, Two Hearts. Can’t wait to go see these! Running from May 3rd to May 26th. Book now!

15/04/2024

Tune in tonight on three now to stream ‘Friends Like Her’ starring J&L talent: Morgana O’Reilly, Vinnie Bennett, Jarod Rawiri, Amelia Reid-Meredith, JJ Fong, Dahnu Graham, Anna-Maree Thomas and Jack Barry. Friends Like Her series follows best friends Nicole and Tessa, whose relationship turns toxic after a surrogacy arrangement falls through.

08/04/2024

Stream ‘Testify’ on TVNZ+ & TVNZ 2 tonight at 8.30 pm featuring J&L talent: Vinnie Bennett, Craig Hall, Jessica Grace Smith, Kat Browne, TJ Snow, Kirk Torrance, and Billie McKessar. Watch as a charismatic young pastor clashes with his father’s powerful evangelical church. He forms an unlikely alliance with a q***r podcaster, and they uncover a conspiracy of historic sexual abuse.

20/03/2024

J&L actors Jayden Daniels, Sara Wiseman, and Jarod Rawiri shine in ‘The Effect’ by Lucy Prebble at Auckland Theatre Company. From April 16th until May 11th, 2024. Dive into this razor-sharp exploration of medical ethics and human attraction. Book your tickets now!

04/03/2024

Anika Moa, alongside fellow J&L talent Robyn Malcolm, shares an exclusive interview on the podcast series ‘It’s Personal with Anika Moa.’ Tune in today, March 5th, on RNZ, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify as they explore Robyn’s latest role in ‘After the Party’ and her journey through solo-parenting, menopause, and mental health.

29/02/2024

Excited for the premiere of Dark City: The Cleaner starring J&L talent, Hannah Marshall, David de Lautor, and Jordan Mooney. Don’t miss the first double episode, out on Monday 4th of March only on NEON and SoHo.

21/02/2024

Keisha Castle-Hughes has been announced for season 3 of animated series, Star Wars: The Bad Batch. Playing Emerie Karr in the upcoming season, view on February 21st!

12/02/2024

A new drama dawns on Aussie TV, “High Country” with a stellar cast led by J&Ler Sara Wiseman, Leah Purcelland and a Game of Thrones favourite Ian McElhinney.

01/02/2024

Catch the premiere of the new series ‘The Boy, The Queen and Everything in Between,’ featuring Niwa Whatuira, Murdoch Keane, and Jarred Blakiston. Streaming now on .official

30/01/2024

Congratulations to J&L’s on landing a lead role in the Australian Feature Film ‘Birthright’ that begins shooting in WA this week!

26/01/2024

We are so proud of our rising J&L star Lydia Peckham who has secured a lead role in James Vanderbilt's "Nuremberg" alongside Russell Crowe, Rami Malek, and Michael Shannon. Filming starts in Hungary in February 2024.

12/01/2024

Congratulations to J&L’er for her upcoming role in HBO Series ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 cast. ✨

21/12/2023

Happy Holidays all! Love the J&L team! X

06/11/2023

The secret is out - J&L’s very own will be starring as Rose in the animated, international co-production of “Badjelly the Witch”, and we couldn’t be prouder! ✨

06/09/2023

Looking forward to catching in Taika Waititi’s new film NEXT GOAL WINS, which has it's world premiere at the on 7th September!

03/09/2023

Meet our superstar squad for Celebrity Treasure Island: Laura Daniel, Matilda Green, Eli Mathewson, Blair Strang, Nick Afoa, Jordan Vandermade, and Turia Schmidt Peke. They're ready for the adventure of a lifetime in Te Waipounamu, NZ's South Island! Premiering Sep 18 on TVNZ 2 & TVNZ+. Don't miss the treasure hunt! 🏝️📺

31/08/2023

Impressed by standout performance at the in Miss Saigon's opening. A strong cast delivers top-notch quality. Kudos to the team! 🌟🎭

21/08/2023

Don’t miss Dai Henwood’s comedy fundraiser for the Cancer Society! featuring J&Ler’s and . presents: The Comedy Treatment raises funds for the
Tune in live on August 24th or Three now for a comedy extravaganza! You can also show vour support and donate here today anz.co.nz/donate 🌼

14/08/2023

Tune in tonight for the premiere of Far North, starring Talented J&Ler’s: , , Louise Jiang, , , John Leigh & . 8.30pm on or stream online at Three Now 🚤

09/08/2023

Beyond proud of our very own J&L’er earning the Variety’s 2023 Young Hollywood Impact Report 💫

21/07/2023

We are very proud of J&L talent: JJ Fong, Tandi Wright, Ally Xue, Isabella Austin, Romy Hooper, Tomai Ihaia, Jamie McDermott, Natalie Samy & Gabrielle Solomona featuring in the new season of Creamerie! Check out the latest article on the NY Times for more info 🍼

14/07/2023

Mānawatia a Matariki!

Celebrating the incredible achievements of the last week and our congratulations to J&Ler’s for her two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in and Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for , for Best Actress in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series for and for both and for the HCA TV Awards nominations for Best Broadcast Network Comedy Series and

13/06/2023

The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, starring Frankie Adams, will be streaming on from August 4th this year. Trailer out now!

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In a world where the Gods are wreaking havoc, Nor Vanek wields the fury of humanity. The time for vengeance has come. Flintlock: The Siege of Dawn is available now across Xbox, PS5 and Windows. Featuring J&L voice actors Andy Faulkner, Daryl Habraken, Elizabeth Nabben, Romy Hooper, and Simon McKinney.

We are so excited to announce J&L talent, Leon Wadham returns for Season 2 of the highly anticipated series, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power! Season 2 will be streaming on Prime Video, August 29 🧝‍♂️

Check out J&L talent in the final season of Sweet Tooth on June 6, only on Netflix. Starring: Stefania Owen, Joe Witkowski, Louise Jiang, Amie Donald, David Van Horn, Greta Gregory, Michael Hurst, Maria Walker, Dahnu Graham, John Leigh and Toby Leach. Who will survive the humans or the hybrids? @sweettoothnetflix

J&L is proud to announce Jess Hong leading the highly anticipated Netflix series, 3 Body Problem! From the creators of Game of Thrones, alongside an incredible cast, this series is not one to miss. Premiering March 21st, 2024.

Catch J&L’s superstar Karl Urban playing the role of Whittaker's Chocolate Lovers founder J.H Whittaker, the time travelling hero & big hearted, irreverent and quintessential Kiwi chocolatier!

Don’t miss our fab J&L’er, Kanoa Lloyd, as she embarks on her new show #sortyourlifeoutnz Premiers tonight, 8:30pm, on @threenewzealand !!

This Sunday watch former members of the 1970s Centrepoint commune tell their stories, in this intimate and harrowing insight into New Zealand's most infamous cult. Look out for J&L talent Adam Gardiner, Jack Barry, Jordan Mooney, Narelle Ahrens & Romy Hooper, who help retell this infamous story! Heaven and Hell – The Centrepoint Story I @ 8.30pm I on TVNZ 1

FINALLY the wait is here! Young Rock is FINALLY on our TV screens! Keep an eagle eye out for J&L'ers Fasitua Amosa as Sika Anoa'i (one half of the Wild Samoans) & Emmett Skilton who plays Coach Orgeron! Young Rock tonight & every Thursday I 7.30pm I on Prime TV

Congratulations to this wee Australian indie feature, The land which features J&L'er Lucy Wigmore! Winning Best Feature Film at NY Independent film festival and Best Film / Best Indie Film at the Berlin Movie Awards - watch the trailer below 👏

Cast your eyes on J&L'ers Cian Elyse White, Aki Munroe, Dahnu Graham, Dean O'Gorman, Rena Owen and John Sumner who appear in the latest action-thriller series, Vegas. Coming soon to TVNZ 2 - we can't wait!!

We can't wait to see you in action Vinnie Bennett! #fast9 June 25 2021 I F9 I Are You Ready? 🏎

We finally have the trailer to share with the folks of Aotearoa - Young Rock is coming!! Heading to NBC Feb 16th (NZ streaming format yet to be announced). Spot J&L'er Fasitua Amosa as one half of the Wild Samoans! #YoungRock

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Johnson & Laird Management has many shared clients with international agencies in LA, New York, London, Sydney and Melbourne and agents travel extensively every year to service these associations. Clients benefit from our staff experience in a range of business areas including sponsorship, publicity, entertainment law and journalism. Imogen Johnson has worked in the film & television and PR industries for nearly twenty years. She has been a senior actor & voice agent since 1998. For four years prior to this she was a PR account manager for a blue chip company in London. She has an Honours degree and a Masters degree in English and Art History.