Casey Bloys Unveils His Skydance DTC Content Team Featuring All HBO Max Execs: Francesca Orsi, Sarah Aubrey, Amy Gravitt & More
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β’Fri, 23 Oct 2026 17:33:18 +0000
π° What Happened
Casey Bloys has named his leadership team for Skydance's streaming business, and every senior name comes from HBO and HBO Max. The group includes Francesca Orsi, Amy Gravitt, Sarah Aubrey, Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller.
The announcement came two and a half weeks after Bloys took charge of content for the combined HBO Max and Paramount+ operation. Orsi becomes president of HBO drama series and films. Aubrey adds Paramount+ originals to her title.
π The Backstory
The reshuffle follows the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which closed on 6 October. Jane Wiseman, who ran Paramount+ originals, is leaving, and her team will now report to Aubrey.
Skydance boss David Ellison says the two apps will first be sold as a bundle, then merged into one platform within one to two years. Big media mergers usually bring layoffs and turf fights as teams are combined.
π― Why It Matters
Mergers decide which shows get made and what you pay each month. Fewer studios usually means less choice for viewers.
Casey Bloys has named his leadership team for Skydance's streaming business, and every senior name comes from HBO and HBO Max. The group includes Francesca Orsi, Amy Gravitt, Sarah Aubrey, Nancy Abraham and Lisa Heller.
The announcement came two and a half weeks after Bloys took charge of content for the combined HBO Max and Paramount+ operation. Orsi becomes president of HBO drama series and films. Aubrey adds Paramount+ originals to her title.
The reshuffle follows the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which closed on 6 October. Jane Wiseman, who ran Paramount+ originals, is leaving, and her team will now report to Aubrey.
Skydance boss David Ellison says the two apps will first be sold as a bundle, then merged into one platform within one to two years. Big media mergers usually bring layoffs and turf fights as teams are combined.
Mergers decide which shows get made and what you pay each month. Fewer studios usually means less choice for viewers.