EXCLUSIVE: Iain Reid and Jason Schwartzman are adapting Apples — a 2020 Greek film of the same name from Christos Nikou — for the small screen.
26.10.2022 - 22:35 / deadline.com
FX Presidents of Original Programming Nick Grad and Gina Balian have received title bumps and expanded responsibilities in the wake of Eric Schrier’s departure to become president of Disney Television Studios & Business Operations, Disney General Entertainment.
As expected, Grad, a 20-year FX veteran, and Balian, a 10-year FX veteran, will add responsibilities previously held by Schrier who served as President of FX Entertainment before his promotion five months ago. Balian and Grad, who previously reported to Schrier, now will hold the title of President, FX Entertainment and will report to John Landgraf, Chairman, FX Content and FX Productions.
In addition to their existing oversight of all development and current series, Balian and Grad will take on oversight of Casting, Production and Business Affairs for FX Content and FX Productions. Reporting to Balian and Grad are Kate Lambert, EVP of Development, Jonathan Frank, EVP of Current Series, Michael Katcher, EVP of Casting, and Kelly Cline, EVP of Business Affairs.
With the shift of title for Balian and Grad, their previous roles of President of Original Programming has been eliminated.
Balian and Grad developed a combined roster of praised shows including The Americans, American Crime Story and American Horror Story, Archer, Atlanta, The Old Man, The Bear, Better Things, Dave, Fargo, Feud, Fosse/Verdon, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Mrs. America, Mayans M.C., Nip/Tuck, The Old Man, Reservation Dogs, Snowfall, Sons of Anarchy, Under The Banner of Heaven, What We Do in the Shadows and Welcome to Wrexham.
Some upcoming high-profile shows under their development aegis include the limited series Fleishman Is In Trouble, the drama series Kindred, the limited series
EXCLUSIVE: Iain Reid and Jason Schwartzman are adapting Apples — a 2020 Greek film of the same name from Christos Nikou — for the small screen.
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