Paper Entertainment

Paper Entertainment is an independent television production company based in London and Los Angeles, developing and producing premium scripted series for international audiences. Founded in late 2020 by television executive Julien Leroux, the company combines creative development with international co-financing, packaging and production for broadcasters and streaming platforms.

Its work centres on original stories, literary properties and foreign-language television formats with potential for adaptation across markets. The company develops scripts and series, attaches writers and showrunners, and structures cross-border production and financing arrangements. Its international focus connects projects and creative partners across the United Kingdom, United States, Europe and Israel.

Scripted production and development

Paper Entertainment is a co-producer of Tehran, the espionage thriller made for Apple TV+ and Israeli public broadcaster Kan 11. Its involvement continued through subsequent seasons, including executive production on the second season, starring Glenn Close, the third season, featuring Hugh Laurie, and the fourth season.

The company's development slate also includes Honey Boys, an English-language adaptation of the Israeli comedy-drama Johnny and the Knights of the Galilee. Developed with yes Studios for UK and US audiences, the project reflects Paper Entertainment's work adapting established international material for new markets.

The studio operates through a boutique team spanning British and North American development. Its London operations bring together executive leadership and UK scripted development, while its Los Angeles presence supports North American development, creative packaging and relationships with studios. This international operating model supports the company's emphasis on assembling creative talent, production partners and financing around scripted projects intended for worldwide distribution.