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Lionsgate Promotes Herbst to President of Television Group
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In Short: Scott Herbst, previously EVP and Head of Development, has been named President of the Lionsgate Television Group, taking on additional oversight of current programming, casting, music, and scripted digital series.
Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate Television Group Chair & Chief Creative Officer, praised Herbst, saying, 'He is expert in developing the bold, noisy shows that break through the clutter and resonate with today’s audiences.'
Herbst’s promotion comes as the studio secured renewals for three series, including 'The Studio' and 'The Hunting Wives.' He has overseen two of the group’s biggest recent hits, 'The Studio,' which won a record 13 Emmy Awards, and 'The Hunting Wives,' which received an early third-season renewal from Netflix.
Lee Hollin, EVP of Television and Head of Current Programming, and Marcello Bellisario, Head of Casting, have signed new long-term deals and will report to Herbst.
Sandra Stern, vice chairman of the Lionsgate Television Group, has decided to leave her position at the end of March after nearly 20 years with the studio.
Herbst expressed his excitement about the new role, stating, 'I’m incredibly proud of what this team has accomplished and excited about the opportunity ahead of us.'
The studio’s TV Group has also seen Lee Hollin and Marcello Bellisario sign new long-term deals, part of a revamped TV group leadership.
Herbst’s career at Lionsgate began in 2018, and he has been instrumental in the success of the television business, overseeing the development of multiple series for major networks and streaming platforms.
The studio continues to expand its slate with recently picked up series, including 'Trauma' for Paramount+ and Prime Video U.K., 'DINKS' in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios, and 'The Interrogator' for Fox.
Herbst started his career at Lakeshore Films, working on films such as 'The Lincoln Lawyer,' 'Stand Up Guys,' and 'One For the Money.'
What's confirmed
- Bellisario, who has been with Lionsgate since 2014, has managed casting for series including The Hunting Wives, The Studio, Ghosts, Acapulco and Love and Death, as well as multiple installments of the Power Universe.
- In his new role, Herbst, most recently EVP and Head of Development for Lionsgate’s TV operation, will continue to lead the group’s development while also adding current programming, casting, music and scripted digital series to his purview.
- He continues to report to Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate Television Group Chair & Chief Creative Office.
- Scott Herbst has been promoted to President of the Lionsgate Television Group.
- Under the new creative leadership structure, EVPs Lee Hollin and Marcello Bellisario, who head current programming and TV casting, respectively, have signed new long-term deals to continue in their roles and will report to Herbst, as will head of television music Russell Ziecker.
- He has overseen two of the group’s biggest recent hits, “The Studio,” which won a record 13 Emmy Awards and recently wrapped its second season for Apple TV, and “The Hunting Wives,” which received an early third-season renewal from Netflix ahead of its second-season premiere slated for Thanksgiving Day.
- “I’m incredibly proud of what this team has accomplished and excited about the opportunity ahead of us. I want to thank every writer, producer and representative who has ever called me about an idea that ultimately became one of our shows,” said Herbst in his own statement.
- Additional Lionsgate series Hollin has shepherded include The Recruit and Dear White People for Netflix, Mythic Quest and Acapulco for Apple TV, Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist for NBC, and Home Economics for ABC.
- With his promotion from the post of executive vp and head of development, Herbst will lead the Television Group’s creative operations across development, current programming, casting, music and scripted digital series.
- “Scott is one of the most talented and respected executives in the business, with great relationships, terrific creative instincts and a strong track record of identifying distinctive material,” Beggs said.
What's still developing
- She will continue her relationship with the Lionsgate as… Lionsgate Television Group has promoted Taylor du Pont to head of television post-production, succeeding Lionsgate veteran Bobby Williams, who is retiring after 23 years at the studio.
- He has been responsible for the Emmy-nominated limited series “Love and Death” from David E.
- She will continue her relationship with the Lionsgate as… Your email address will not be published.
- The long-running “The Rookie” was renewed for a ninth season, with spinoff “The Rookie: North” picked up by ABC and Hulu, while “The Rainmaker” for USA Network, “Robin Hood” for MGM+ and “Ghosts” for CBS are all heading into new seasons.
- The studio is also continuing to expand the “Power” Universe for Starz, with prequel series “Power: Origins” having wrapped production and “Power: Legacy” heading into production this year.