Joel Meyer Promoted to EVP, Worldwide Production at Lionsgate

Lionsgate has promoted Joel Meyer to executive vice president of worldwide production, succeeding Gary Goodman, who is retiring after 18 years with the company. Meyer, who has been with Lionsgate for a decade, will oversee the studio's scripted television slate and its East Coast production facilities in Yonkers, Atlanta, and Newark. His promotion comes as Lionsgate is managing a diverse array of projects, including 'The Rookie' and adaptations of John Grisham's 'The Rainmaker' and a reimagined 'Robin Hood'. Goodman, despite having recently signed a multi-year contract, opted for an early retirement package. Lionsgate executives expressed confidence in Meyer's leadership abilities, especially in navigating production challenges posed by the pandemic and industry strikes. The transition marks a significant moment in Lionsgate's ongoing development as a major player in the television production landscape.