Hulu and ABC Announce New Head of Comedy Programming
Suzanna Makkos comes from HBO Max, where she helped make Hacks into a huge hit for the streamer.
ABC and Hulu have found a head of comedy programming.
What’s Happening:
- The Wrap has shared that Suzanna Makkos has been named the new head of comedy for ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals.
- Makkos recently was the head of comedy and animation for HBO Max and Adult Swim, but will now be working for the Mouse in a similar role.
- Makkos’ track record is remarkable, helping bring Hacks, The Sex Lives of College Girls, and And Just Like That… to the screen.
- She will serve under Simran Sethu, who is the president of scripted programming across Hulu, ABC, and Freeform.
- She will not only oversee development and current series programming for Hulu and ABC, but also their adult animation and stand-up specials.
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