Archive · 30 Jul 2025
UK Agency Shakeup: Talent Agents Move to MVE and B-Side
Two big changes are happening in the UK talent agency world!
First, Matthew Harvey, who helped start MVE, is now a Talent Director there.
Second, four top agents are leaving Hamilton Hodell to join B-Side, taking many famous actors with them.
This means some talent agencies are getting new leaders and expanding, while others are seeing key people move on.
It's like musical chairs, but with agents and stars!
Matthew Harvey, a WME agent, is joining MVE as Talent Director.
Harvey previously played a key role in the launch of Joe Sugg and Caspar Lee's MVE.
Four partners from Hamilton Hodell are leaving to join B-Side Management.
The departing partners include Alexander Cooke, Madeleine Dewhirst, Christopher Farrar, and Sian Smyth.
Clients moving with the agents include Naomi Ackie, Daisy Edgar-Jones, and Emilia Clarke.
- Who
- Matthew Harvey, agents from Hamilton Hodell, MVE, and B-Side Management.
- What
- Significant shifts in the UK talent agency landscape.
- When
- Announcements made recently.
- Where
- UK
- Why
- To facilitate career advancement and agency expansion.
Impact on Hamilton Hodell
B-Side and MVE Growth
Personnel Changes
Impact on Hamilton Hodell
Hamilton Hodell loses experienced partners.
B-Side and MVE Growth
Hamilton Hodell remains operational with other agents and CEO.
- Harvey's New Role
- Talent Director at MVE
- Harvey's Previous Employer
- WME
- Agents Leaving Hamilton Hodell
- Alexander Cooke, Madeleine Dewhirst, Christopher Farrar, and Sian Smyth
- New Agency for Departing Agents
- B-Side
- Notable Clients Moving
- Naomi Ackie, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Emilia Clarke
- Hamilton Hodell CEO
- Christian Hodell
