Tate Taylor signs with CAA

TaylorTate Taylor has inked with CAA."The AssistanceInch helmer, who was simply with WME, is riding lots of buzz using the film's numerous Oscar nominations.Though he didn't earn a nomination, "The AssistanceInch stars Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer have stressed the impact of his direction on their own performances. He's presently set to direct "Peace Just Like A River," with Kaira Pitt aboard to create and perhaps star.He's also focusing on an untitled spec for Warner Bros. with Melissa McCarthy circling.Tate is handled by John Norris, and the attorney is Stephen Clark at Lichter, Grossman, Nichols, Adler and Feldman. Contact Justin Kroll at justin.kroll@variety.com