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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