Epix Head Michael Wright Named President of MGM Scripted Television, Will Serve Dual Role
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Variety reported exclusively Tuesday.
In this position, Wright will oversee MGM Scripted Television’s development and production of scripted programming, while continuing to oversee all aspects of premium cable network Epix, from growing its original programming slate and distribution to leading creative and marketing.
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“Michael is an extremely talented and experienced television executive who I am grateful to have known and worked with for over two decades,” said MGM Worldwide Television Group chairman Mark Burnett. “He is the ideal decisive leader to steer MGM Scripted TV into achieving our full potential both creatively and financially. A long-time champion of premiere talent, his expertise is perfectly aligned with our goals of taking MGM Television to the next level.”