Director Simon West Signs With UTA

By: Maggie Loyal

British director Simon West and his producing partner Jib Polhemus have inked with UTA. West recently wrapped on “Wild Card,” a drama starring Jason Statham, Sofía Vergara, and Stanley Tucci about a recovering gambling addict finds work providing protection to his friends. His directing credits include “Con Air,” “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider,” and “The Expendables 2.”