Trending Now - Oliver Jones Leaves Apple TV for Senior Role at Amazon MGM

WHO:

Variety - Oliver Jones, Senior Commissioner for U.K. Scripted at Amazon MGM Studios, Nicole Clemens, VP and head of international originals at Amazon MGM Studios.

Deadline - Oliver Jones, Senior Creative Executive for International Scripted Television at Apple.

WHAT:

Variety - Oliver Jones is leaving Apple TV after six years to join Amazon MGM Studios.

Deadline - Amazon MGM Studios has hired Oliver Jones as Senior Commissioner for U.K. Scripted.

WHERE:

Variety - Amazon MGM Studios, U.K.

Deadline - Apple TV.

WHEN:

Variety - The announcement of Oliver Jones' departure was made in an internal email, but the specific date of the email is not provided.

Deadline - The hiring of Oliver Jones was revealed in a note to staff, but the specific date of the note is not provided.

WHY:

Variety - The move is part of Amazon MGM Studios' strategy to enhance its international scripted team.

HOW:

Variety - Oliver Jones will work closely with Nicole Clemens on the commissioning of new U.K. scripted series.

(UPDATED April 21, 2026 04:06 UTC)

Oliver Jones is leaving Apple TV after six years to join Amazon MGM Studios as Senior Commissioner for U.K. Scripted. In his new role, he will collaborate closely with Nicole Clemens, the VP and head of international originals at Amazon MGM Studios, to enhance the company's international scripted team. The announcement of his departure from Apple and hiring at Amazon was made in internal communications, though the specific dates were not disclosed.