Brian Kavanaugh-Jones and Fred Berger were deeply involved in the making of "Longlegs" while working at Automatik. Their partnership played a crucial role in the film's development. Dan Kagan shared that Perkins suggested bringing Kavanaugh-Jones on board as they had worked together previously. This move was seen as valuable, especially for indie producing.

Key Role in Casting Nicolas Cage

During production, Kavanaugh-Jones was instrumental in facilitating the casting of Nicolas Cage as the title character. He had known Cage's manager for over 20 years and was an agent with him at CAA. When it became clear that casting was necessary to unlock financing and move forward, he suggested Cage. Oz got excited about the idea, and Kavanaugh-Jones' job was to create an opportunity. He called Mike Nilon, Cage's manager, who read the script overnight and passed it to Cage. Cage read it in just a few days and got excited, getting on the phone with Oz. This casting decision was a significant milestone in the film's production.

Impact on Neon Deal and Marketing

Kavanaugh-Jones oversaw the Neon deal and was closely involved in conversations about marketing. He brought Range into these discussions, highlighting the integral role of Range in the film's success. The previously covered masterful marketing campaign was not solely the work of Neon. Several producers, including Kavanaugh-Jones, emphasized the importance of Range. He merged his company with Range to bring in their audience awareness and digital department to assist with the "Longlegs" campaign. This was something he was particularly proud of.

Automatik's Merger with Range Media Partners

By the time the film was in post-production, Automatik merged with Range Media Partners. This was the fourth company to have their logo in front of "Longlegs", further demonstrating the film's journey through different entities. The collaboration between these companies added to the complexity and success of the project. Kavanaugh-Jones' involvement spanned across different stages and companies, leaving a lasting impact on the film.