The Shuman Company

The Shuman Company is a United States literary management and entertainment production company established in 1991 by veteran manager Larry Shuman. Its principal role is the representation and career management of writers and television creators, particularly figures working as showrunners, writers, and producers in the American entertainment industry. The company is associated with a roster that has included Shawn Ryan, David Shore, and Tim Minear, all of whom are known for work in scripted television. The firm's represented creators have been linked to prominent television projects. Shawn Ryan is identified with the creation of The Shield, while David Shore created House. Tim Minear is also recognized as a television writer and producer. These associations place The Shuman Company within the management infrastructure of Hollywood, where literary and talent managers help clients develop projects, negotiate opportunities, maintain professional relationships, and build long-term careers across television and film. In addition to management activities, the company has participated in entertainment production. It was identified as a producer of the 2015 feature film Concussion, which starred Will Smith, and was associated with the television series Devious Maids. These credits indicate that the company’s activities have extended beyond client representation into producing screen projects. The available reference material does not provide detailed information about its corporate ownership, headquarters, current leadership beyond its founder, financial performance, employee count, or current roster. Accordingly, those aspects remain unconfirmed in this entry.

The Shuman Company was launched in 1991 by Larry Shuman, described in the available reference material as a veteran manager. From its beginning, the company operated in the literary and entertainment management field, representing creative professionals rather than functioning primarily as a consumer-facing media brand. Its work has centered on writers, showrunners, and producers whose careers span television and film. The company’s profile is illustrated by its association with several prominent television creators. Its roster has included Shawn Ryan, creator of The Shield; David Shore, creator of House; and Tim Minear, a writer and producer known for work in scripted television. Through these relationships, The Shuman Company has occupied a role in the development and representation of high-profile television talent. Literary managers in this part of the entertainment industry commonly help clients identify and develop projects, pursue employment and production opportunities, and manage long-term professional strategy, although the available source does not provide a detailed description of the company’s internal operations. The company has also been connected with screen production. It was identified as a producer of the 2015 film Concussion, a drama starring Will Smith. The company was also associated with the television series Devious Maids. These activities show an expansion or extension from talent management into producing film and television content. The available material does not establish the precise contractual or corporate nature of each production credit. Publicly available information in the supplied references is limited. No verified data is provided here for the company’s current roster, office location, ownership structure, financial performance, website, or present-day executive team. Larry Shuman is documented as the founder, but his current operating title and the company’s current status beyond its identification as a literary management company are not fully detailed. This dossier therefore records the documented history and entertainment associations while leaving unsupported corporate details blank.

• 2015

  Production association with Concussion

  [1]The Shuman Companyen.wikipedia.org

  The company was identified as a producer of Concussion, a feature film starring Will Smith.

• 1991

  Company launched

  [1]The Shuman Companyen.wikipedia.org

  Larry Shuman launched The Shuman Company as a literary management company.

A Hollywood literary management company focused on representing established writers, showrunners, and producers while also participating in film and television production.

• Professional services · 1991

  Literary and television talent management

  The company’s core activity is the management and representation of creative professionals in film and television, including writers, showrunners, and producers. Its documented roster has included creators associated with major scripted television programs.

• Feature film production · 2015

  Concussion

  Concussion is a 2015 feature film with Will Smith in the starring role. The Shuman Company was identified as one of the film’s production companies or producers.

• Television production

  Devious Maids

  Devious Maids is a television series with which The Shuman Company was associated. The available reference identifies the relationship but does not specify the company’s precise production responsibilities.

• 2015

  The Shuman Company associated with production of Concussion[1]The Shuman Companyen.wikipedia.org

  Product launch

  The company was identified as a producer of the feature film Concussion, starring Will Smith.

• The Shuman Company associated with Devious Maids[1]The Shuman Companyen.wikipedia.org

  Product launch

  The company was associated with the television series Devious Maids as part of its entertainment production activities.

1. 1The Shuman Companyen.wikipedia.org