What is the new organizational structure at Amazon MGM Studios?

Amazon MGM Studios has reorganized its television division into genre-based teams, including drama and comedy, worldbuilding, animation, and unscripted, moving away from its previous structure based on wholly owned series and co-productions.

Who are the key executives departing from Amazon MGM Studios?

Laura Lancaster and Nick Pepper are departing their roles as part of the reorganization, though they are in talks for producing deals.

Who is the new Head of Worldbuilding & Genre Series at Amazon MGM Studios?

Blair Fetter, formerly of Netflix, is joining Amazon MGM Studios as the new Head of Worldbuilding & Genre Series, starting February 2, 2026.

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Amazon MGM TV Shake-Up: Genre Teams Now Key

26 Jan

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Summary

Amazon MGM Studios reorganizes TV teams by genre, not production type.
Key executives Laura Lancaster and Nick Pepper depart their roles.
Blair Fetter joins as Head of Worldbuilding and Genre Series.

Amazon MGM TV Shake-Up: Genre Teams Now Key

Amazon MGM Studios has implemented a significant reorganization within its global television division, moving to a genre-based team structure.

Effective immediately, the studio will abandon its previous model of organizing around wholly owned series and co-productions. The new framework divides teams by genre, including drama and comedy, worldbuilding (fantasy, sci-fi), animation, and unscripted content, with both development and current programming falling under these specialized groups.

As part of this transition, Laura Lancaster and Nick Pepper, who previously led co-production and wholly owned teams respectively, are departing their current positions. Discussions are reportedly underway for them to enter producing deals with Amazon MGM.