Amazon MGM Reorgs: Key Execs Depart Worldbuilding Team

Amazon MGM Studios has initiated a significant reorganization within its Worldbuilding Series team, which is responsible for genre television programming. This restructuring involves leadership changes, with Matthew King and Adrienne O'Riain departing the organization. The move follows an earlier January shake-up that established genre-based development and current programming teams.

The latest memo from Worldbuilding lead Blair Fetter outlines a shift towards a flatter, more streamlined structure. This new model is designed to foster greater nimbleness and versatility among leaders, allowing them to transition fluidly between development and current production. The objective is to position the team for increased autonomy in creating ambitious global series.

Both King and O'Riain are recognized for their contributions to successful projects. King notably led development for wholly owned titles, including the recently launched '56 Days' and upcoming series 'Carrie' and 'Criminal.' O'Riain also contributed to '56 Days' and championed the anticipated series 'Elle.' Their departures mark the end of a chapter for these executives within the studio's genre television division.