Jeff Boone Joins Fremantle as VP of Scripted Development
19.04.2024 - 23:07
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Katcy Stephan Jeff Boone has joined Fremantle‘s North American team as its new VP of scripted development. In this role, Boone will be responsible for developing new series for its pipeline and play an active role within Fremantle’s global scripted network. Boone will report to Fremantle’s EVP of Scripted Programming, Jenni Sherwood.
Boone joins Fremantle from his previous post as vice president of development at Bad Wolf, where he helped spearhead the company’s producing efforts in the U.S. During his six years with the company, Boone worked across a global project slate, while selling series to cable, broadcast and streaming platforms. Prior to Bad Wolf, Boone was manager of global scripted development at Entertainment One Television.
Additionally, as an independent producer, Boone has developed and sold film and television projects in Australia & New Zealand, the U.S. and the U.K. “As our U.S.
scripted portfolio continues to grow both domestically and globally, we are excited to have Jeff join our team,” said Fremantle’s executive vice president of scripted programming Jenni Sherwood. “Jeff’s experience and impeccable reputation compliments Fremantle’s creative collective of visionary talent who are developing and producing much of the world’s most exciting television.” “I’ve long been a fan of Fremantle’s work, and I strongly believe in the team’s vision of embracing strong creative voices to tell bold stories that inspire conversation,” said Boone. “I’m honored to be joining the company.” Boone’s addition to Fremantle’s burgeoning scripted team comes at a time when their scripted business has witnessed several recent successes, including “Fellow Travelers,” “Little Bird,” “Alice and Jack” and “Big Mood.” A reboot
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