Vice Media has deepened its scripted footprint with the acquisition of Cuba Pictures.
Cuba, which was founded by literary and talent agency Curtis Brown Group, will join Gangs of London producer Pulse in Vice’s portfolio.
Led by founder Nick Marston and Dixie Linder, Cuba’s first commission was Channel 4’s Boy A in 2008.
Its subsequent dramas have included BBC1 series McMafia (2018) and Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell (2015), plus 2023 Paramount+ thriller The Chemistry of Death [pictured] and RTÉ/BBC's upcoming Marian Keyes co-production, The Walsh Sisters.
Cuba will sit within Vice Studios, which is run by Jamie Hall and Danny Gabai.
Vice Media chief executive Bruce Dixon said he was “impressed by the innovative shows that Cuba Pictures produces with global appeal” and said the deal marked “the latest example of Vice’s momentum and successful turnaround”.
Vice has had a turbulent few years, filing for bankruptcy and selling to a debtholder consortium for £275m in 2023.
Following a restructure, it is now owned by Fortress Investment Group, Soros Capital Management and Monroe Capital.
Curtis Brown said it will continue to work with Cuba at its new home.
