Film is based on life of Lauren Simmons, only the second African American woman to trade full-time on the floor of the Exchange
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AGC Studios announced on Tuesday that it’s acquired the life rights for the story of Lauren Simmons, the youngest female trader to work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
The studio has set the project up for Kiersey Clemons (“Hearts Beat Loud,” “Dope”) to produce and star in the film.
Simmons, in addition to being the youngest woman ever on the trading floor, is currently the only woman at the NYSE and only the second African American female to trade full-time on the floor of the Exchange.
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Simmons moved to New York from Georgia with a degree in genetics, but ultimately decided to put that career on hold and answered a posting on LinkedIn for a job with a Wall Street company.
Despite no formal financial background and only a month of preparation, she managed to pass the rigorous Series 19 exam, securing her job and becoming an unexpected and groundbreaking member of the NYSE.
“We’re happy to bring Lauren’s amazing story to the screen,” executive producer Glendon Palmer said in a statement. “She has broken new ground, and Kiersey is the perfect person to portray her.”
Clemons recently garnered acclaim for her singing in the indie “Hearts Beat Loud,” and will next be seen in Disney’s CGI and live action remake of “Lady and the Tramp” and Fox TV’s live broadcast of “Rent.”
Producing alongside Clemons are her longtime managers Eddie Galan and Starr Andreeff. AGC’s Chairman and CEO Stuart Ford, head of film Greg Shapiro, and Palmer, who is head of urban content, will executive produce.
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Clemons, Galan and Andreeff have formed Girl on Mercury, a production company represented by UTA and Jackoway Tyerman. The Lauren Simmons project with AGC is Girl on Mercury’s debut project.
The deal was negotiated by Palmer and VP, Legal & Business Affairs Anant Tamirisa on behalf of AGC, by Paradigm on behalf of Simmons, and by UTA on behalf of Kiersey Clemmons.
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Actress Felicity Jones speaks with USC’s Dr. Stacy Smith about her film “On the Basis of Sex.”
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Barbara Boxer and Nicole Boxer arrive at the Power Women Summit.
Actress and activist Zoe Saldana during the Activism and Empowering the Next Generation panel during Day 2 of the 2018 Power Women Summit.
Anita Hill delivers her keynote speech.
Model and activist Emily Ratajkowski at the second day of the 2018 Power Women Summit.
Tarana Burke, #MeToo movement founder, and Mira Sorvino during the #MeToo and Tribute to Survivors panel at the second day of TheWrap’s 2018 Power Women Summit.
Sharon Waxman introduces the first day of events at the Power Women Summit 2018.
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Registration for the Power Women Summit 2018 at the Intercontinental Downtown Los Angeles.
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Artwork in the lobby during the networking cocktail party on the opening night of the Power Women Summit.
Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety set up a booth at the Power Women Summit 2018.
Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety set up a booth at the Power Women Summit 2018.
Moms Demand Action and Everytown for Gun Safety set up a booth at the Power Women Summit 2018.
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Neon light artwork by Roxy Rose at the Power Women Summit at the Intercontinental Downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 1, 2018.
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TheWrap founder and CEO Sharon Waxman introduces the evening program of Day 1 of the Power Women Summit inside the 50/50 Ballroom.
Hollis Wong-Wear recites a poem at the Intercontinental Downtown Los Angeles on Friday, Nov. 1, 2018.
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Hollis Wong-Wear in the 50/50 Ballroom at Intercontinental Downtown Los Angeles on Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018.
Former Senator Barbara Boxer during a live recording of “The Boxer Podcast” at the Power Women Summit on Nov. 1, 2018.
Nicole Boxer during a live recording of “The Boxer Podcast.”
Nicole Boxer (left) and former senator Barbara Boxer speak at the Power Women Summit 2018 during a live taping of their Boxer Podcast.
Former senator Barbara Boxer speaks at the Power Women Summit 2018 during a live taping of her Boxer Podcast.
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Lead guitarist Danielle Haim of HAIM performs at the Power Women Summit 2018.
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Sister band HAIM played hits like “The Wire” and a cover of Tom Petty’s “Won’t Back Down” at the Power Women Summit 2018.
HAIM performs at the Power Women Summit 2018.
Seating area outside the 50/50 Ballroom and Marketplace at the 2018 Power Women Summit.
Outlines of various panelists and speakers at the 2018 Power Women Summit drawn by artist Jen Wilde.
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Pamela Green introduces a screening of “Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blache.”
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Attendees start Day 2 of the 2018 Power Women Summit with flow yoga at the Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown.
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“Transparent” creator Jill Soloway at the 2018 Power Women Summit.
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Dr. Stacy Smith talks with Felicity Jones at the Power Women Summit.
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Attendees gather at the Power Women Summit’s Open Marketplace.
Attendees gather at the Power Women Summit’s Open Marketplace.
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A booth display at the Power Women Summit’s Open Marketplace.
Tina Tchen talks with Broadly’s Ariel Wengroff about the Time’s Up Defense Fund in a breakout session at the Power Women Summit.
Tina Tchen talks about the Time’s Up Defense Fund in a breakout session at the Power Women Summit.
Tina Tchen talks about the Time’s Up Defense Fund in a breakout session at the Power Women Summit.
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Diversity and Inclusion breakout session at the Power Women Summit, featuring Nicole Brown, Niija Kuykendall, Tanya Lopez, Trace Lysette and Sue Obeidi.
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Stephanie Allain moderates the Diversity and Inclusion breakout session at the Power Women Summit.
From left to right, Ivy Kagan Bierman, Nina Shaw and Beatriz Acevedo at the breakout session “Equal Pay – How to Get What You’re Worth.”
From left to right, Ivy Kagan Bierman, Nina Shaw and Beatriz Acevedo at the breakout session “Equal Pay – How to Get What You’re Worth.”
“Orange Is the New Black” actress Alysia Reiner speaks during the “Telling Our Stories” breakout session at the Intercontinental Los Angeles Downtown’s Westwood room.
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi during the Telling Our Stories panel at the 2018 Power Women Summit on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.
Left to right: Jenniffer Gómez, Beatriz Acevedo and Jen Hollingsworth before the “Hollywood and America” breakout panel.
Actress, model and activist Emily Ratajkowski speaks at the Power Women Summit.
Emily Ratajkowski speaks with Crystal Patterson during the breakout session “How Woke Women Are Leveraging Social Media for Good,” presented by Facebook.
Breakout session “ReFrame: Male Allies Leaning In On Gender Equity,” with panelists Chris Andrews, Harley Copen, Cassian Elwes and Kevin Iwashina, moderated by Cathy Schulman.
The panelists during the “Women On the Front Lines: Leading VICE News” breakout discussion. From left to right: Antonia Hylton, Isobel Yeung, Elle Reeve and Cindi Leive.
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Masih Alinejad before the conversation “#MeToo, Hijab and Women’s Rights.”
Lunchtime at the Power Women Summit.
Actor David Oyelowo speaks with guests at the Power Women Summit during lunch.
Author Joanne Lipman moderates the discussion “Working Together: Bringing Men into the Conversation” with Scott Budnick (left) and David Oyelowo (center).
Producer Scott Budnick speaks on “Bringing Men Into the Conversation” during a lunchtime session.
Actor David Oyelowo speaks during the lunchtime conversation “Working Together: Bringing Men into the Conversation.”
Author Joanne Lipman moderates the discussion “Working Together: Bringing Men into the Conversation.”
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti makes a surprise appearance at the Power Women Summit.
Marisa Corvo and Diane Warren perform in the 50/50 Ballroom at the Power Women Summit.
Diane Warren performs at the Power Women Summit.
Marisa Corvo performs at the Power Women Summit.
Marisa Corvo and Diane Warren at the Power Women Summit.
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The Keynote panel at the Power Women Summit, “What It’s Like to Be First,” moderated by Jo Ling Kent.
Sherry Lansing speaks on the keynote panel, “What It’s Like to be First.”
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American sabre fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad speaks on the panel discussion, “What It’s Like to Be First.”
Christine Simmons of the WNBA LA Sparks speaks on the panel discussion, “What It’s Like to Be First.”
Bria Smith and Jaclyn Corin of March for Our Lives accept the Voice of the Future Award.
Bria Smith and Jaclyn Corin of March for Our Lives accept the Voice of the Future Award.
The scene at the SAG-AFTRA Guild Roundtable discussing “Picture Gender Equality: How Fair Pay and More Roles for Women in Hollywood Can Shift Culture.”
The scene at the SAG-AFTRA Guild Roundtable discussing “Picture Gender Equality: How Fair Pay and More Roles for Women in Hollywood Can Shift Culture.”
The scene at the SAG-AFTRA Guild Roundtable discussing “Picture Gender Equality: How Fair Pay and More Roles for Women in Hollywood Can Shift Culture.”
The scene at the mentorship session at the Power Women Summit.
The scene at the mentorship session at the Power Women Summit.
The scene at the mentorship session at the Power Women Summit.
Attendees at the closing of the Power Women Summit and Kickback Party.
Political Activists, Paulina Luco and Patricia Leiva, at the Power Women Summit.
Artist Anne Bray interacting with attendees at the Power Women Summit.
Attendees at the closing of the Power Women Summit and Kickback Party.
Artwork by Lila Hawk at the Power Women Summit.
The scene at the closing of the Power Women Summit and Kickback Party.
Attendees at the closing of the Power Women Summit and Kickback Party.
Attendees at the closing of the Power Women Summit and Kickback Party.
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