Showtime Head of Scripted Amy Israel to Step Down
variety.comJoe Otterson TV Reporter Amy Israel, the head of scripted at Showtime, is stepping down, Variety has learned. Israel’s formal title is executive vice president of global programming.
She will remain with Showtime through the end of the year in a transitional role. The announcement of her departure was made by Paramount‘s Chris McCarthy and Nina L.
Diaz. “For the past 12 years, Amy has been an integral part of the creative team and the driving force behind some of Showtime’s most iconic franchises,” McCarthy and Diaz wrote in a memo to their staff. “From the beloved ‘Billions’ to the bold hit ‘Yellowjackets,’ Amy’s love for mentoring staff as well as her ability to nurture and foster talent toward realizing their vision is nothing short of inspiring.
Her instrumental role in bringing upcoming, fresh and groundbreaking series like ‘The Curse’ and ‘Fellow Travelers’ to life is a testament to her unwavering dedication and devotion.” The full memo can be read below.
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