Max Thieriot

Thieriot co-created Fire Country with veteran showrunners Tony Phelan and Joan Rater (Grey’s Anatomy) through CBS Studios-based Jerry Bruckheimer Television, working closely with the company’s CEO KristieAnne Reed.

Thieriot’s first TV series was Bates Motel where he was a series regular and made his directorial debut, filming a co-starring role in the miniseries Texas Rising during a hiatus. He then transitioned straight into SEAL Team.

Thieriot is repped by Gersh and McKuin Frankel Whitehead.

Jesse Kimsey-Bennett

With a decade of studio experience, Kimsey-Bennett joined Daily Dramatic as Head of Development in 2025. In his previous stint at Paramount Television Studios, Kimsey-Bennett helped develop and manage the production of hit series like Jack Ryan, Reacher, and Murderbot. His other credits include work on Home Before Dark, Time Bandits, and Shooter.