BBC Studios Eyes LA Expansion As Mark Linsey Says “We Have The Confidence To Build Our Infrastructure”

deadline.com:

EXCLUSIVE: BBC Studios is eyeing more LA expansion after Mark Linsey relocates early next year, while Linsey has unveiled changes to his scripted team.

The BBC veteran was revealed at Mipcom to be relocating across the pond in January, where he will continue in his role as Managing Director For Scripted.

Once there, he will be placed “geographically closer to key global content decision makers” as he oversees BBC Studios-owned indies including Killing Eve producer Sid Gentle, Small Axe firm Turbine Studios and Sherwood’s House Productions, along with BBC Studios Drama Productions.

Speaking exclusively to Deadline for the first time since the Mipcom news broke, Linsey said his relocation will be just the start. “The pipeline from our labels is really strong and gives us the confidence to build our infrastructure in LA,” he added.