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The former Max and Fox executive will oversee scripted shows, animation and stand-up specials for the Disney outlets.
By Rick Porter
Television Writer
Disney has found a new head of comedy programming for ABC and Hulu.
Suzanna Makkos is joining the Mouse House after six years at Max and Adult Swim. She’ll be head of comedy for ABC Entertainment and Hulu Originals, reporting to Simran Sethi, president scripted programming.
“There are few executives with the breadth and depth of experience that Suzanna brings to the table,” Sethi said in a statement. “She is a skilled creative partner with a tremendous track record of developing successful, brand-defining and culturally impactful comedies across both broadcast and streaming. We are elated to be welcoming her to our creative team.”
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In her new role, Makkos will be in charge of comedy development and current series at ABC and live-action comedy, adult animation and stand-up specials for Hulu.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be given the opportunity to join Disney Entertainment Television, where Craig Erwich, Simran and their teams are drivers of excellence in television,” said Makkos. “I can’t wait to collaborate with this talented group of leaders and the dynamic slate of creative voices behind these beloved brands.”
Makkos was head of original comedy and animation for Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max and Adult Swim before joining Disney. She joined Max prior to its launch and shepherded development of shows including the Emmy-winning Hacks, And Just Like That, The Sex Lives of College Girls and Creature Commandos for the streamer. She added Adult Swim to her purview in 2021.
Prior to Warner Bros. Discovery, Makkos spent more than a decade at Fox, rising to executive vp comedy programming and development and helping launch the likes of Bob’s Burgers, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, New Girl and The Mindy Project.
Makkos’ move to Disney Entertainment Television comes about three months after the company underwent a major reorganization that saw the shuttering of the ABC Signature studio (its productions were moved under 20th Television) and the departure of Erin Wehrenberg, ABC’s senior vp comedy. The comedy team had been reporting to Sethi in the interim.
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