Epix President Michael Wright to Add MGM Scripted TV Oversight
Wright replaces Steve Stark as the studio’s presidentTim Baysinger | March 10, 2021 @ 11:46 AM Last Updated: March 10, 2021 @ 12:21 PM
EPIX President Michael Wright
Epix president Michael Wright has been named head of MGM Television’s scripted television division.
Wright will pull double duty, acting as president of MGM scripted television in addition to his role at Epix. He replaces outgoing MGM Scripted TV president Steve Stark, who stepped down after a decade-long tenure at the studio.
In his role at MGM, Wright will oversee all scripted TV development and production at the studio, which includes titles like “Handmaid’s Tale” at Hulu and CBS’s “Clarice.” Wright, a former senior TV exec at Turner, joined Epix in 2017. He will continue to oversee all facets of the premium cable network, including original programming and distribution as well as creative and marketing efforts.
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