Katie Goodson-thomas Named Luckychap’s Film President

WHO:

Deadline - Katie Goodson-Thomas joined LuckyChap International as President of Film.

Deadline - Goodson-Thomas was most recently Executive Vice President and Co-Head of Production and Development at Searchlight Pictures.

Variety - Goodson-Thomas is an experienced executive who spent more than a decade at Searchlight Pictures.

Variety - LuckyChap International is a joint venture between LuckyChap and Mediawan.

WHAT:

Deadline - Goodson-Thomas will lead LuckyChap International’s film slate.

Variety - The appointment is described as a significant hire intended to support LuckyChap International’s filmmaking ambitions.

WHERE:

Variety - LuckyChap International is based in London.

WHEN:

Deadline - Goodson-Thomas is expected to officially take up her position in the new year.

HOW:

Deadline - Goodson-Thomas will lead the film slate in close partnership with others; the article excerpt does not specify who.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 00:35 UTC)

Katie Goodson-Thomas has joined LuckyChap International as president of film, where she’ll lead the company’s film slate. Based in London, LuckyChap International is a joint venture between LuckyChap and Mediawan, and the hire is intended to support its filmmaking ambitions. Goodson-Thomas spent more than a decade at Searchlight Pictures, most recently as executive vice president and co-head of production and development, and is expected to take up her new role in the new year.