Nina Wass To Run Scripted For Ryan Seacrest Prods., Company Sells Show To FX
Ryan Seacrest Prods. continues to staff up as part of its expansion under the rich new production deal with NBCUniversal. The company has hired veteran producer Nina Wass to steer its scripted efforts. Wass will serve as EVP, Scripted Programming, reporting to RSP CEO Adam Sher.
Branching out into scripted has been a major priority for Seacrest, whose company established itself as a reality powerhouse off the success of the Keeping Up with the Kardashians franchise. Wass spent eight years at Touchstone TV/ABC Studios where she was partnered with Gene Stein. She currently projects in development at Lifetime, TVland, and Showtime. On the executive side, she did a stint as SVP of Creative Affairs for The Oprah Winfrey Network. Wass joins veteran digital entertainment executive Sibyl Goldman who was recently tapped as EVP of New Media for Ryan Seacrest Prods.
Last year RSP sold a small-screen adaptation of The Nanny Diaries with Harvey Weinstein into development at ABC. Additionally, RSP recently sold a Jonathan Shapiro project about a former police detective who is a “fixer” to FX – also in a collaboration with The Weinstein Co. The company is developing dozens of unscripted and scripted shows across cable and broadcast networks, indulging a pilot with Sony for CBS based on the Zynga game Draw Something. On the film side, RSP has a romantic comedy in the works at Universal with Reese Witherspoon producing and Grey’s Anatomy scribe Krista Vernoff writing.
Congratulations to Nina. She really deserves this. She is such a wonderful woman to work with. I think she is going to do great things for RSP.
She’s the best! If anyone can make something of this unknown Seacrest — she can!!!
They’re lucky to have her.
Smartest move Seacrest has made since he threw Dunkleman under the bus.
I got to meet Nina at a few tapings of Witt/Thomas shows back in the day. She was so kind and wonderful, I am so happy for her!!
Nina is the best. She has fantastic taste and great relationships. RSP is lucky to have her on board. Smart hire. The best.
Have worked with and been friends with Nina for years. She is funny, talented, creative and a wonderful friend. Good move RSP — you are in for a great, fun, successful ride!
J Peaslee
It just does not get better than Nina Wass! She has the integrity, talent and sense of humor that makes working with her a dream. Ryan Seacrest knows hot, and that’s what he’s got !!!
Great producer and triple threat– passionate, smart and kind!
What a coup for Ryan Seacrest. Nina’s the best !