Paramount+ Head of Originals Jane Wiseman Exits as Skydance Streaming Unveils New Structure

Paramount+ Originals head Jane Wiseman is leaving the streaming platform as part of a restructuring effort by Casey Bloys. Following the Warner Bros. Discovery merger, Paramount+ and HBO Max will merge under Bloys' leadership. Wiseman's team will report to HBO Max's Originals head Sarah Aubrey. The combined leadership team also includes Francesca Orsi, Amy Gravitt, Glenn Whitehead, Nina Rosenstein, Nancy Abraham, and Lisa Heller.

Jeff Cusson, who will oversee communications for Skydance DTC, will report to both Skydance DTC and TV co-CEO JB Perrette and Skydance Chief Communications Officer Melissa Zukerman. Bloys stated that merging two streaming platforms necessitates collaboration and teamwork, expressing optimism about the future. Wiseman is among several Paramount+ executives who have recently departed, including Cindy Holland.

During her tenure, Wiseman managed 28 new series pickups and 16 renewals, as well as integrating BET+ into the streaming service. Her credits include "Discretion," "The Best of Us," "Landman," and "The Madison." In a memo to staff, Bloys acknowledged Wiseman's contributions and wished her well during her transition.