EXCLUSIVE: Tony Lipp and Dara Gordon, talent managers and partners at Anonymous Content, will be leaving at the end of the year when their contracts are up after the company opted not to renew them. Darren Walker, who took the reins of Anonymous Content in January as President and CEO, announced Lipp and Gordon’s pending departures in an internal memo, a copy of which was obtained by Deadline.

“Saying goodbye to colleagues who have been such a longstanding part of the company is never easy, and on behalf of myself and the Board, I would like to thank them both for their many contributions,” Walker wrote.

Lipp and Gordon are both Anonymous Content veterans. Los Angeles-based Lipp joined the company as partner in 2011 from CAA. New York-based Gordon came to Anonymous Content in 2015 from Authentic Talent and Literary Management and was promoted to partner in November 2021.

Most recently, Lipp produced the Emmy-nominated Netflix film Remarkably Bright Creatures starring clients Sally Field, who won an Emmy for her performance, and Lewis Pullman, the latter also managed by Gordon.

Two other newly minted Emmy winners also are managed by Lipp, Widow’s Bay‘s Kate O’Flynn, and Lipp and Gordon, Widow’s Bay‘s Betty Gilpin.

Lipp’s roster of clients (some of them shared) also includes Patrick Wilson, Michelle Monaghan, Jonathan Bailey, Jack Quaid, Matt Bomer, Joshua Jackson and John Lithgow.

Tony has played an important role over the course of his tenure, stepping up during challenging periods and leading his team through both internal changes and industry headwinds,” Walker said. “A terrific manager and mentor, he is beloved by his clients – many of whom have been with him for decades.”

Gordon also manages/co-manages Lili Reinhart, Aaron Pierre, Leo Woodall, Adria Arjona, Winona Ryder, Billy Magnussen, Taissa Farmiga, and Melissa Benoist.

“Dara has been an integral part of our New York office and has built strong relationships with colleagues and clients alike,” Walker said. “As a partner, she brings impeccable taste, steering her clients with grace and sophistication.”

Management and production company Anonymous Content signaled shifting growth priorities with the recent minority stake investment by Laurene Powell Jobs’ Emerson Collective, committing to making at least eight films a year. The company’s recent/upcoming releases include Musk, Possible Love, In Waves, A Statement and TV series East of Eden, 12 12 12 and Neuromancer.

Here is Walker’s memo:

Dear Colleagues,

I wanted to share some news about Tony and Dara.

With great appreciation for their service and huge admiration for all of their accomplishments, they will be leaving Anonymous at the end of the year.

Saying goodbye to colleagues who have been such a longstanding part of the company is never easy, and on behalf of myself and the Board, I would like to thank them both for their many contributions.

Tony has played an important role over the course of his tenure, stepping up during challenging periods and leading his team through both internal changes and industry headwinds. A terrific manager and mentor, he is beloved by his clients – many of whom have been with him for decades.

Dara has been an integral part of our New York office and has built strong relationships with colleagues and clients alike. As a partner, she brings impeccable taste, steering her clients with grace and sophistication.

Please join me in wishing Tony and Dara the very best in their next chapter.

Sincerely,

Darren