According to Deadline, Nora Skinner has announced that she will be heading to Netflix as VP of drama. This comes as a turn of events due to her holding a long held position at HBO. She will begin at the end of May, reporting to Jinny Howe.
Howe, who currently serves as VP of drama, was recently promoted to oversee every single one of Netflix’s drama areas. Deadline said that Skinner will not be replacing Howe, but will instead lead prestigious drama productions. She will use her experience from some of her previous works on HBO, such as Succession, The White Lotus, Mare Of Easttown andWatchmen.
Deadline noted that Howe commented on this hiring, saying, “Nora’s stellar reputation and track record speak for themselves. She has impeccable taste and her ability to partner with artists to deliver exquisite prestige dramas is bar none. We’re thrilled to have her join the team and look forward to working together on our next generation of groundbreaking and iconic series.”
Deadline then highlighted Skinner’s thoughts, with her saying, “It has been the privilege of my career to work with Casey and Frannie, the brilliant team at HBO, and the remarkable artists who have inspired me endlessly over the past eight and half years.”
Deadline said that she continued, acknowledging that she will work with Netflix chief executives Bela Bajaria and Peter Frielander. She said, “Now, as I embark on this new chapter, I’m thrilled to join forces with the phenomenal team at Netflix, led by Bela, Peter and Jinny. I’ve long admired their outstanding programming, and their commitment to and support of creators. The prospect of working with such a dynamic, innovative group promises to be the adventure of a lifetime. I’m eager to continue pushing creative boundaries and creating groundbreaking content at Netflix, a global leader and cultural mainstay.”