Kelly Marie Tran Signs With Gersh

The actress known for "Star Wars" and "Raya and the Last Dragon" has a new representation deal.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Actress Kelly Marie Tran, who is known for her roles in the "Star Wars" franchise and the Disney animated film "Raya and the Last Dragon", has signed with the Gersh talent agency for representation in all areas. This comes after the Sundance premiere of her latest film "Rock Springs", where she stars alongside Jimmy O. Yang and Benedict Wong.

Why it matters

Tran's signing with Gersh is significant as she has become a rising star in Hollywood, breaking new ground as the first woman of color cast in a leading role in the "Star Wars" franchise and the first Southeast Asian actress cast in a starring role in a Disney animated feature. This new representation deal signals that her career is continuing to gain momentum.

The details

In "Rock Springs", Tran plays a grieving woman who moves to an isolated house in a new town following the death of her husband, only to discover there is something monstrous hidden in the town's history. The film is the feature debut of writer-director Vera Miao and draws inspiration from the Rock Springs Massacre of 1885, a notorious outbreak of anti-Chinese violence in the American West.

  • The Sundance premiere of "Rock Springs" took place in 2026.

The players

Kelly Marie Tran

An actress known for her roles in the "Star Wars" franchise and the Disney animated film "Raya and the Last Dragon".

Vera Miao

The writer and director of the film "Rock Springs", which marks her feature debut.

Jimmy O. Yang

An actor who co-stars with Tran in "Rock Springs".

Benedict Wong

An actor who co-stars with Tran in "Rock Springs".

Gersh

A talent agency that has signed Tran for representation in all areas.

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What they’re saying

“can I explore diaspora through horror?”

— Vera Miao, Writer-director of "Rock Springs" (Deadline)

The takeaway

Kelly Marie Tran's signing with Gersh represents the continued growth of her career, as she has broken new ground for Asian representation in major Hollywood franchises and films. Her latest role in the indie horror film "Rock Springs" further showcases her versatility as an actress.