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Paramount Exec Joins Warner Bros.
19 Feb
Summary
- Mike Ireland appointed President of Production at Warner Bros.
- He previously led Paramount's Motion Picture Group since 2020.
- Ireland's tenure at Paramount oversaw successful franchises.
Warner Bros. Pictures Group has announced the hiring of Michael Ireland as its new President of Production. Ireland, who previously headed Paramount's Motion Picture Group, will join the studio next month.
During his tenure at Paramount starting in 2020, Ireland was credited with driving creative and box office success. He played a key role in the resurgence of franchises such as Mission: Impossible, A Quiet Place, Scream, and Transformers. He also contributed to original hits like Smile and Bob Marley: One Love.
Ireland's extensive background in the film industry includes eight years at 20th Century Fox and earlier producing roles. He joins Warner Bros. with a vision to increase the studio's theatrical releases to over 16 annually, focusing on diverse storytelling and franchise development.
