Fox Entertainment Studios Partners with River Gallo, Star and Writer of ‘Ponyboi’
River Gallo Signs First-Look Deal with Fox Entertainment Studios
River Gallo, the star and writer of Ponyboi, has secured a first-look deal with Fox Entertainment Studios for scripted television and film projects. Ponyboi premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and garnered a nomination for the Grand Jury Prize, marking it as the first feature film from Fox’s new independent label, Tideline. The film also stars Dylan O’Brien alongside Gallo.
As part of the agreement, Gallo will develop and produce a variety of content across television, streaming platforms, and motion pictures.
“River is a fearless storyteller with a singular voice and a powerful point of view,” said Hannah Pillemer, Head of Scripted, Fox Entertainment Studios. “From the moment we began working together on Ponyboi, it was clear that River brings originality, emotional depth, and creative ambition to everything they do. We’re excited to continue building together and to support River as they create new work for television and film.”
Gallo expressed gratitude for the ongoing partnership, stating, “I’m grateful to continue my creative relationship with Fox Entertainment Studios. Ponyboi was a deeply personal project, and the trust and support I found at Fox made it possible to tell that story without compromise. I’m excited to expand our collaboration and to keep creating bold, unexpected work together.”
The film has already received multiple accolades, including Best Narrative Feature at NewFest: New York’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival and Best Performance for Gallo at the Torino Film Festival. It has also received recognition from various organizations, such as ReFrame and the New Jersey Film Critics Circle, adding to its cultural impact. Notably, Ponyboi earned a nomination for Outstanding Film – Limited Theatrical Release at the 2026 GLAAD Media Awards.
Gallo is represented by CAA and Yorn Levine Barnes Krintzman Rubenstein Kohner Endlich Goodell & Gellman LLP.
