Amazon MGM Studios Exec Carina Walker Named Head of YA

Amazon MGM Studios has appointed Carina Walker as the Head of Young Adult (YA) content. Walker has been an integral part of the company for nearly ten years, contributing her expertise across drama, international, and most recently, the YA sector. Demonstrating her keen eye for talent and storytelling, she played a pivotal role in the creation of popular shows such as "Off Campus," "Every Year After," and "Mr. and Mrs. Smith."

The appointment of Walker as Head of YA is strategic, given the company's upcoming lineup of high-profile BookTok IPs and voice-driven talent. Global Television Head Peter Friedlander praised Walker's appointment in a memo to staff, remarking that her skills and connections make her the ideal person to spearhead this crucial division. Friedlander emphasized that this move completes the creative leadership team, which now includes heads for Comedy, Drama, Worldbuilding, Nonfiction, and Animation.

With this announcement, Friedlander outlined the team's mission: "This is the team that will define the next chapter of our storytelling." He invited staff to join in congratulating Walker and expressed his own enthusiasm for what lies ahead.