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CAA Literary

Literary Agency · Tier 1 · Founded 1987 (literary dept) / 1975 (CAA founding)
A-

Excellent (A-) — Imprimatur Grade

CAA Literary is the literary division of Creative Artists Agency. Post-2022 ICM merger consolidated CAA into the dominant literary-Hollywood agency. Strong on adaptation pipeline + studio relationships. Material institutional scale.

89
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Author Treatment
B+
Editorial Quality
A-
Sales / Distribution Reach
A
Adaptation Track Record
A
Rights Posture
B+
/ Key Events & Disclosures

Timeline & positioning.

  • CAA founded 1975 (Mike Ovitz, Bill Haber, Ron Meyer)
  • Literary department founded 1987
  • ICM Partners merger Jun 2022
  • Material adaptation-pipeline focus

/ Best for

Authors prioritizing adaptation pipeline; multi-format representation (book + film + TV + audio).

/ Watch out for

Institutional scale produces less individual-agent intimacy. Verify your specific agent's tenure + client list before signing.