Former Netflix Tv Exec Peter Friedlander Joins Amazon Mgm Studios

The former Netflix exec who oversaw 'Stranger Things' and 'Bridgerton' is becoming Amazon's new TV head. Read the memo.

Peter Friedlander spent 14 years at Netflix.Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for NetflixPeter Friedlander has been named head of TV at Amazon MGM Studios, replacing Vernon Sanders.Friedlander is a former Netflix exec who previously led scripted TV for the US and Canada.He oversaw hits like "Stranger Things" and "Bridgerton," and worked at Playtone before Netflix.Amazon MGM Studios has found its new head of TV: an exec who spent over a decade at riva…

Peter Friedlander Named Head of Global TV at Amazon MGM Studios

Former Netflix exec Peter Friedlander has been named head of global TV at Amazon MGM Studios, taking over from Vernon Sanders.

Peter Friedlander Joins Amazon as Head of Global TV After Netflix Exit

Peter Friedlander will be Amazon’s new head of global television, following a 14-year tenure at Netflix. The veteran TV executive succeeds Vernon Sanders, who announced his exit last week. Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios head Mike Hopkins shared the news in a memo to staff Thursday. “I can’t wait for Peter to ramp up and meet all the teams, and I know he’s equally ready to get started,” Hopkins said. Freidlander’s first day will be Oct. 6. Fr…

Amazon MGM Studios Hires Netflix’s Peter Friedlander as New TV Boss

Peter Friedlander, the former head of scripted U.S. and Canadian television at Netflix, has been hired at Amazon MGM Studios as head of global television. He will enter the role on Oct. 6. Having left Netflix in August after nearly 14 years at the streamer, Friedlander serves as the successor to Vernon Sanders, who stepped down as the TV boss earlier in September. Friendlander first joined Netflix in 2011 as director of the original series t…

Peter Friedlander Joins Amazon MGM Studios As Head Of Global TV

Peter Friedlander, who recently left Netflix as Head of U.S. and Canada Scripted Series, has joined Amazon MGM Studios as the new Head of Global TV. He succeeds Vernon Sanders. Friedlander, whose first day will be October 6, will oversee Amazon MGM Studios’ original TV portfolio in the U.S. as well as global tentpole titles […]