Netflix Unscripted VP Jeff Gaspin Steps Down to Return to Producing Role
Jeff Gaspin is departing his role as Netflix's VP of unscripted series effective July 1 after approximately two and a half years in the position. Gaspin and his supervisor Brandon Riegg made a joint decision that he would transition to a hands-on producing role while continuing to work with Netflix on several projects. The move marks a return to producing for Gaspin, who previously led production companies and created numerous acclaimed television franchises across his career at NBC Universal, VH1, and Bravo.
Jeff Gaspin is stepping down from his position as Netflix's VP of unscripted series on July 1, after joining the streamer in February 2024. During his tenure, he helped expand Netflix's unscripted division, launching approximately a dozen unscripted shows and expanding the platform's live events portfolio with specials like Skyscraper Live and the BTS comeback concert. Rather than leaving Netflix entirely, Gaspin will transition to a producing role, continuing work on upcoming projects including "Monopoly" and "Physical 100: USA," as well as existing series like "Age of Attraction" and live events such as the SAG-AFTRA Actor Awards. Sources indicate the decision was made jointly with Brandon Riegg, Netflix's VP of nonfiction series and sports, as the right time for Gaspin to return to hands-on producing. Gaspin brings extensive experience in unscripted television, having previously served as chairman of NBC Universal Television Entertainment and held leadership roles at Bravo, VH1, and NBC News, where he created or oversaw iconic franchises including "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy," "Project Runway," and "Behind the Music."
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