Marc Evans has been named president of Paramount’s Motion Picture Group, it was announced Monday by Brad Grey, chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures.
Evans replaces Adam Goodman and his ascent has been rumored over the past several weeks throughout Hollywood, which began speculating about the vacancy as soon as Goodman was let go earlier this month. Paramount offered Goodman a first-look deal at the studio, but it remains unclear if he has accepted.
Evans is a 12-year veteran of the studio and a well-respected creative executive who most recently served as the president of production. He will assume the position immediately and report to Grey.