Disney+ Hires Ron O'Berst and Laura Klimke to Lead U.K. Scripted Originals Expansion
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K.J. Yossman
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Disney+ is expanding its investment in U.K. scripted original content by hiring Ron O'Berst (from Hera Pictures) as director and Laura Klimke (from Pure Fiction Television) as senior development manager. The hires follow the success of the Disney+ series "Rivals" and signal the company's commitment to growing its original programming in the U.K. market.
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VarietyDisney+ Hires Ron O'Berst and Laura Klimke to Lead U.K. Scripted Originals Expansionvariety.comKey quotes
· 2 pulledWith the success of 'Rivals' on Disney+, the Mouse House is investing in its U.K. scripted original teams with two new hires.
Disney+ scripted originals in the U.K. has tapped Ron O'Berst from 'Hamnet' producer Hera Pictures for the role of director while Pure Fiction Television's Laura Klimke joins as senior development manager.
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