More names have emerged for Amazon MGM Studios’ top TV job, which became vacant last Wednesday when Vernon Sanders stepped down as Head of Global Television . The list includes executives who have held a similar position at rival streamers.
Top among them is Netflix veteran Peter Friedlander , who last month exited as Head of UCAN (U.S.-Canada) Scripted Series after 14 years at the global streamer, with some sources suggesting that he may already be in negotiations for the Amazon post.
Other sources indicate that the search is still active, with other high-profile TV executives in consideration. That includes former USA Network and Syfy President Chris McCumber , who was most recently President of Blumhouse Television; and Susan Rovner , currently a producer with series in the