Paramount+ Reshapes Streaming Team as Jane Wiseman Departs, HBO Leaders Join
WHO:
The Hollywood Reporter - Jane Wiseman previously led U.S. television at Sister and spent a decade at Netflix, joining in 2014 as an early executive hire and later becoming vice president of original series and head of comedy.
The Hollywood Reporter - Jeff Cusson was named executive vice president and head of communications for Skydance DTC, overseeing global communications strategy, publicity, events, talent relations and awards. He has shared reporting lines to JB Perrette, co-CEO of Skydance DTC and TV, and Melissa Zukerman, Skydance’s chief communications officer.
The Hollywood Reporter - Casey Bloys, identified in the article as co-CEO and chief content officer for Skydance Direct-to-Consumer (DTC), announced the streaming division’s content leadership structure.
The Hollywood Reporter - Jane Wiseman is departing Paramount+, where she was head of originals.
The Hollywood Reporter - Sarah Aubrey, HBO Max’s head of originals, will oversee Paramount+ programming, Max Originals and international programming.
The Hollywood Reporter - Francesca Orsi will oversee HBO drama series and films; Amy Gravitt will oversee HBO and HBO Max comedy series; Nina Rosenstein will oversee HBO late-night programming and specials; Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller will lead HBO and HBO Max documentary programming.
The Hollywood Reporter - Glenn Whitehead was named president and COO of HBO and Paramount+, with oversight of business affairs, production and operations, and continued responsibility for department AI initiatives.
WHAT:
The Hollywood Reporter - Wiseman’s work at Paramount+ also included overseeing Taylor Sheridan and 101 Studios’ output, the Dexter franchise and the service’s broader series roster.
The Hollywood Reporter - Skydance DTC’s programming slate includes *Harry Potter* and *The White Lotus*, alongside *Landman* and *Dutton Ranch*.
The Hollywood Reporter - Wiseman thanked writers, producers and performers who trusted Paramount+, and cited partners including Paramount Television Studios, CBS Studios, 101 Studios, Bosque Ranch, SISTER, A24, MGM Television, Hidden Pigeon Company, Kinetic Content and ITV Studios.
The Hollywood Reporter - The restructuring sets leadership for Skydance DTC’s streaming content operations while HBO Max and Paramount+ continue as separate platforms until they are ready to be brought together.
The Hollywood Reporter - Orsi’s title was elevated from executive vice president to president of HBO drama series and films.
The Hollywood Reporter - Wiseman’s Paramount+ slate included more than 40 new and returning series across scripted, unscripted, kids and family, and animation, including *Discretion*, *Fear Not*, *Laird*, *Trauma*, *Ascent*, *Clueless* and *The Best of Us*.
The Hollywood Reporter - Under Wiseman, *Landman* Season 2 appeared on Nielsen’s Top 10 Originals chart for 13 consecutive weeks; *The Madison* set viewing records among women; *Dutton Ranch* had Paramount+’s biggest original-series premiere; *Lioness* Season 3 grew 62% over Season 2; and Season 2 of *MobLand* was underway.
WHY:
The Hollywood Reporter - Bloys said the structure was designed to preserve HBO’s television excellence and the platforms’ momentum, while clearly defining team responsibilities for the creative community.
HOW:
The Hollywood Reporter - Bloys said David recognized HBO as a prized asset in the acquisition and that it would play a major role in the company’s evolution.
The Hollywood Reporter - Bloys said HBO’s identity as a “collective — not a single person” would remain central to the company’s streaming plans.
The Hollywood Reporter - Wiseman wrote, “I’m incredibly proud of this team” and “It’s been a privilege to be part of it.”
The Hollywood Reporter - Bloys thanked Wiseman for her work with Cindy Holland and said she had offered to help with the transition.
The Hollywood Reporter - HBO Max had about 140 million subscribers worldwide, compared with about 82 million for Paramount+.
(UPDATED October 24, 2026 09:01 UTC)
Skydance’s streaming division has set its leadership structure as HBO Max and Paramount+ remain separate platforms until they’re ready to be combined. Casey Bloys, the division’s co-CEO and chief content officer, said the plan preserves HBO’s television identity while clarifying responsibilities for creative teams. Sarah Aubrey will oversee programming across Paramount+, Max Originals and international content. Francesca Orsi becomes president of HBO drama and films, while Amy Gravitt leads comedy, Nina Rosenstein late-night and specials, and Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller documentaries. Glenn Whitehead will serve as president and COO of HBO and Paramount+, overseeing business affairs, production and operations. Jane Wiseman is leaving her role as Paramount+ originals chief; her work included major series such as “Landman” and “Lioness.” Jeff Cusson was named Skydance DTC’s communications chief, and the streaming slate includes “Harry Potter” and “The White Lotus.”
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(UPDATED October 24, 2026 08:00 UTC)
Skydance’s streaming division has set its content leadership, while HBO Max and Paramount+ will remain separate platforms for now. Casey Bloys announced that Sarah Aubrey, HBO Max’s head of originals, will oversee programming across Paramount+, Max Originals and international content. Paramount+ originals chief Jane Wiseman is departing. Bloys thanked her for her work and said she offered to assist with the transition. Glenn Whitehead becomes president and chief operating officer of HBO and Paramount+, overseeing business affairs, production and operations. Francesca Orsi will lead HBO drama and films, with her title elevated to president; Amy Gravitt will oversee comedy, and other executives will lead late-night and documentary programming. Bloys said the structure aims to preserve HBO’s television excellence, maintain momentum and clarify responsibilities, while keeping HBO’s identity as a collective central. Wiseman’s tenure included several hit series and a slate of more than 40 new and returning shows.