Laura Lancaster , Head, US SVOD TV Development and Series – Co-Productions, has expanded the roles of her top lieutenants Kara Smith and Tom Lieber in the department which handles development and production of series coming from outside studios. Lancaster outlined the changes in an internal memo, a copy of which was obtained by Deadline. (You can read it below)

Smith, who was promoted from Head of Limited Series to Head of TV Development, SVOD Co-Productions in 2023, has been elevated to Head, Co-Production Drama, Comedy Development and Current Series.

Lieber, who was named Head of Scripted Series, UK in November and relocated to London, will return to the U.S. as Head, Co-Production Genre Development and Current Series.

Lancaster is handing additional responsibilities to Smith and

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