Bell Media signs first-look deal with Jeff Frost’s Bristol Circle Entertainment
July 16, 2026
Bell Media has announced a first-look development agreement with acclaimed television producer Jeff Frost, and his production company, Bristol Circle Entertainment, to create original content for CTV and Crave. This first-time partnership focuses on developing premium scripted series for audiences in Canada and around the world.
This pact reflects the shared mission to elevate Canadian content, uniting Bell Media’s unparalleled reach and commissioning expertise with Bristol Circle Entertainment’s proven track record of creative excellence and industry influence.
“Jeff has spent decades identifying exceptional creative talent and developing some of TV’s most compelling stories including Breaking Bad, Outlander and most recently Pluribus,” said Justin Stockman, VP, Global Content, Bell Media. “By combining Bristol Circle Entertainment’s creative pedigree, and Bell Media’s market-leading platforms, we have a distinctive advantage in creating and delivering high-quality original drama series.”
“Collaborating with Bell Media is a tremendous privilege and honor. I look forward to partnering with Justin Stockman, Carlyn Klebuc, Rachel Goldstein-Couto, and their exceptional teams to create acclaimed and ground-breaking series together,” said Jeff Frost, Chairman and CEO, Bristol Circle Entertainment. “Bell Media’s proven profile of bold risk-taking and passion for compelling, characer-driven series that captivate both Canadian and international audiences aligns perfectly with Bristol Circle’s vision and sensibilities. Roosevelt and I can’t wait to push boundaries and engage in world-class storytelling with this inimitable team.”
Bristol Circle Entertainment operates under the leadership of Jeff Frost, the former President of Sony Pictures Television Studios. Roosevelt Brown serves as Head of Development for Bristol Circle. Under Frost’s guidance, the company is developing a diverse and innovative slate of projects, headlined by the critically acclaimed series Pluribus.
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