Disney Hires Paramount’s Daria Cercek to Lead Film Studio’s Live Action Division

variety.com:

Rebecca Rubin Senior Film and Media Reporter Walt Disney Studios has appointed Daria Cercek as president of the studio’s theatrical live-action division.

She will report to David Greenbaum, president of Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios. Cercek is joining Disney from Paramount, where she served as co-president of the studio’s motion picture group.

In her new role, Cercek will be spearheading all aspects of Disney Live Action’s theatrical slate, responsible for the development and production of films inspired by the studio’s vast library of stories and characters, as well as backing original projects. “Daria’s unique creative talent, passion for storytelling and deep experience working with world class filmmakers fits perfectly with Disney’s mission to create unforgettable cinematic experiences that will stand the test of time,” Greenbaum said in a statement. “I am thrilled to welcome her to the team and look forward to the incredible contributions she will undoubtedly make.” Disney overhauled much of its live-action division in February 2024 as Sean Bailey exited as president after 15 years and Greenbaum, Searchlight’s former chief, was appointed to the newly created role of head of Live Action and 20th Century Studios.

As part of the shakeup, Disney merged two film divisions live action (responsible for remakes and spinoffs of the studio’s classics) and 20th Century Studios (formerly known as Fox, which Disney bought in 2019).