“Patriots Day” producer Scott Stuber has signed on to run Netflix’s original feature film initiative, the streaming giant announced Tuesday. He will oversee the development, production and acquisition of Netflix’ growing slate of original movies.
The former co-president of Universal Pictures was also a candidate for the top job at Paramount Pictures, which opened up after Brad Grey departed the studio last month after 12 years in the position. But with Paramount courting former Fox Filmed Entertainment Chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos to replace Grey, Stuber has apparently decided to focus his efforts on the streaming giant.
In November, Pauline Fischer, the executive who oversaw original films, left Netflix, although Stuber would assume a new, larger role and wouldn’t be her direct replacement.