Scott Herbst Takes Helm of Lionsgate Television Group

WHO:

Variety - Scott Herbst was promoted to president of Lionsgate Television Group.

Variety - Herbst has been with Lionsgate since 2018 and most recently served as executive vice president of television and head of development.

Variety - Lionsgate TV executive vice presidents Lee Hollin and Marcello Bellisario head current programming.

Deadline - Herbst was most recently executive vice president and head of development for Lionsgate’s television operation.

Deadline - Herbst continues to report to Kevin [surname not provided in the article excerpt].

WHAT:

Variety - Herbst’s promotion puts him in charge of overseeing all creative operations for Lionsgate Television Group.

Deadline - In his expanded role, Herbst continues to lead development and adds oversight of current programming, casting, music and scripted digital series.

HOW:

Variety - Under the new structure, Lionsgate TV executive vice presidents Lee Hollin and Marcello Bellisario head current programming.

(UPDATED October 27, 2026 19:08 UTC)

Scott Herbst has been promoted to president of Lionsgate Television Group, putting him in charge of all the division’s creative operations. He has been with Lionsgate since 2018 and most recently served as executive vice president and head of development. In his expanded role, Herbst continues to lead development and adds oversight of current programming, casting, music and scripted digital series, while executive vice presidents Lee Hollin and Marcello Bellisario head current programming.