Legendary Leisure has a brand new President of Tv.

The studio has employed Sony Footage Tv Studios Co‐President Jason Clodfelter within the position.

Clodfelter, who leaves Sony after 17 years, will develop new scripted sequence and restricted sequence at Legendary, which is behind sequence akin to Amazon’s Carnival Row and Apple’s Drops of God. He primarily replaces Chris Albrecht, who left the corporate final yr.

Clodfelter will work intently with Vice Chairman of Worldwide Manufacturing Mary Guardian, Legendary Footage. Carmi Zlotnik stays on the firm, overseeing the manufacturing facet.

Clodfelter was named Co-President of Sony Footage Tv Studios in 2017, the place he oversaw U.S. drama and comedy growth, U.S. scripted and present programming, world programming and growth, expertise and casting, TriStar Tv, advertising, and analysis.

Throughout his tenure, the corporate produced sequence akin to The Night time Agent, The Boys franchise, Cobra Kai, Platonic, Twisted Metallic, A League of Their Personal, Wheel of Time, Outlander, The Afterparty, Black Monday, Atypical, Them, The Blacklist, For All Mankind, The Good Physician, SWAT and Accused. He was beforehand Co-Head of Drama Growth on the studio.

It emerged that he renewed his contract final yr earlier than the departure of Sony Footage Tv Studios President Jeff Frost. The corporate employed Katherine Pope to exchange Frost in July 2022.

Clodfelter’s final day is August 11.

In an inner memo (see beneath), Pope stated that his tasks can be shared between Pope and different members of the management crew.

“We are pleased to welcome Jason to the Legendary team, where he will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow our television business with compelling content that resonates with our audiences worldwide. His creative instincts, understanding of IP and ability to work with the creative community are key strengths that he brings to our television department and complements Carmi Zlotnik and our other senior executives,” stated Legendary CEO Josh Grode.

“The past 17 plus years at Sony have been some of the most rewarding and memorable years of my life. I am grateful for the incredibly talented writers, producers, actors, and directors that I have had the privilege to partner with and the television series that we have worked on,” added Clodfelter. “The senior leadership team at Sony is best in class and I am very thankful for Tony Vinciquerra, Ravi Ahuja, and Katherine Pope’s support in embracing this next chapter. I’m thrilled to be joining Legendary Entertainment, at such an exciting time in the company’s trajectory. Legendary has proven to be a nimble studio that utilizes their IP in a fresh and innovative way, while also embracing their opportunity for growth. I look forward to working with Josh Grode, Mary Parent, Carmi Zlotnik, and the entire Legendary family.”

Inner memo from Katherine Pope:

Group –

I’m writing to share some vital information about our management crew.

Jason Clodfelter, Co-President of SPT Studios, has determined to depart the corporate to tackle a brand new position as President of Tv at Legendary Leisure. A longtime member of the Sony Footage household, Jason’s transfer marks a change for our senior management crew, however we totally assist his resolution and need him success as he embarks on this thrilling new chapter in his profession. Our colleagues within the movement image group have a terrific partnership with Legendary to market and distribute their movies, and we’re glad that Jason will stay linked to SPE by way of this relationship, in addition to by way of his connection to all of us.

Like a lot of you, I’ve been fortunate sufficient to work with Jason in several iterations over time. Most lately, right here at SPT, he has been a trusted associate and true buddy, and I wish to thank him for his many contributions to the studio.

In his greater than 17-year tenure at Sony Footage, Jason’s impeccable style, artistic experience, sound judgement and deep empathy have been imprinted on quite a few exhibits for broadcast, cable and streaming platforms. He has performed an instrumental position in lots of sequence over time, together with the studio’s award-winning, hit exhibits like The Night time Agent, Higher Name Saul, The Afterparty, Cobra Kai, The Boys, A League of Their Personal, The Wheel of Time, Outlander, Them, The Blacklist, For All Mankind, The Good Physician, and S.W.A.T., amongst many others. Earlier, as EVP of U.S. Drama Growth and Programming, Jason was concerned within the growth and manufacturing of acclaimed titles akin to Breaking Dangerous, Damages, Justified, and Masters of Intercourse.

Jason’s final day can be August 11. Following his departure, his tasks can be shared by me and different members of the management crew.

I do know he can be significantly missed by all of us, however let’s additionally cheer for him as he embarks on this new journey.

Katherine

Inner memo from Jason Clodfelter:

Hello everybody,

As Katherine’s notice stated, after 17+ years of working at Sony, I’ve determined to tackle a brand new alternative at Legendary Leisure as their President of Tv.

My time at Sony has been among the most rewarding and memorable years of my life. I’m grateful for the extremely gifted writers, producers, actors, and administrators that I’ve had the privilege to associate with and the tv sequence that now we have labored on.

I’ve been lucky to have had passionate mentors and advocates from the highest down — that may be a blessing that can perpetually impression my life. This crew has usually felt extra like household than coworkers. Your tenacious, scrappy, entrepreneurial, and familial spirit will at all times maintain a particular place in my coronary heart.

The management crew at Sony is finest at school, and I’m grateful for Tony Vinciquerra, Ravi Ahuja, and Katherine Pope’s assist in embracing this subsequent chapter. I’m thrilled to be becoming a member of Legendary Leisure at such an thrilling time within the firm’s trajectory. Legendary has confirmed to be a nimble studio that makes use of their IP in a recent and progressive manner, whereas additionally embracing their want for development. I look ahead to working with Josh Grode, Mary Guardian, and their fantastic crew.

My deepest gratitude for an incredible 17+ years and a lifetime of friendships! I look ahead to seeing you all proceed to provide unimaginable tv and obtain nice success.

Jason