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Apple TV's Wandell Launches Own Production Firm
13 May
Summary
- Morgan Wandell leaves Apple TV after nearly a decade.
- He will establish a new production company named Kismet.
- Kismet will focus on premium scripted series for the global market.
Morgan Wandell, formerly Head of International Development at Apple TV, has departed the company after nearly ten years. He is launching his own production company, Kismet, based in Los Angeles. Kismet will concentrate on developing and producing premium scripted series tailored for the global market, aiming to discover and cultivate unique voices and stories.
Wandell joined Apple in October 2017 to build its international content slate. During his tenure, he oversaw notable projects such as "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters," the espionage thriller "Tehran," and "Masters of the Air." Following his departure, responsibilities for these series will be distributed among other Apple TV executives.
Prior to Apple, Wandell was instrumental in establishing Amazon Studios' international development operations. His earlier career included significant roles at ABC Studios, where he shepherded popular series like "Lost" and "Grey's Anatomy."
