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Kyle Hawley Named President of Austin-Based Production Company 26 Keys
Kyle Hawley, co-founder of 26 Keys with her husband Noah Hawley, has been appointed president of the Austin-based production company. She will oversee day-to-day operations and long-term strategy. The company produces series including Fargo, Legion, and Alien: Earth.
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Kyle Hawley has been named president of 26 Keys, the production and creative company she co-founded with her husband, writer-director-showrunner Noah Hawley. The company is based in Austin, Texas. Hawley will oversee day-to-day operations and focus on long-term strategy.
26 Keys produced the Emmy-winning anthology series Fargo and the FX series Legion. The company most recently released Alien: Earth, a series based on the Alien sci-fi franchise, which received critical acclaim and is set for a second season on Hulu and FX.
Upcoming projects include the series Far Cry with Rob Mac and The Witches of Cambridge, a television adaptation of Alice Hoffman's Practical Magic books.
" — Kyle Hawley (The Hollywood Reporter) Kyle Hawley is a seventh-generation Texan and an alum of the ArtCenter. She also runs a local letterpress company. 26 Keys relocated to Austin in 2024.
Hawley serves as co-founder and CEO of 26 Keys.
He and filmmakers including Richard Linklater lobbied the Texas state government to increase incentives for film and television productions. These efforts aim to attract more projects to the state. Noah Hawley commented on the appointment, stating that Kyle Hawley has been foundational to the company since its inception.
He described her transition to president as a natural evolution. The company plans to expand into new ventures under her leadership.
The appointment positions 26 Keys to develop a diverse slate of projects.
These projects are intended to resonate globally. The company's focus remains on cinematic, character-driven stories.
