One of Netflix‘s key unscripted executives is leaving his position.
Jeff Gaspin, vp unscripted series at the streamer, will step down effective July 1 after about 2 1/2 years with Netflix. He’ll move into a producing role, including on upcoming shows Monopoly and Physical 100: USA, and will continue to be involved in the dating show Age of Attraction, which he shepherded through development, and live events including the Actor Awards.
Sources say Gaspin and Brandon Riegg, vp nonfiction series and sports, came to a joint decision that now was the right time for Gaspin to move into a more hands-on producing role.
Gaspin joined Netflix in February 2024 and helped lead Netflix’s unscripted division through a growth period. The streamer has launched a dozen unscripted shows (along with a host of docuseries and true-crime programs) during his tenure.
More to come.
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