Erin Westerman, as expected, was appointed president of Lionsgate Film Group, taking over from Nathan Kahane.
Westerman oversees all aspects of Lionsgate theatrical slate development, production and physical production, and reports to Adam Fogelson of Lionsgate’s Film Group Chair.
News that Kahane would leave Lionsgate by the end of the year, when his contract expired, was reported in May. He is currently moving to a production contract with the company.
Westerman is currently shepherd the production or post-production of Lionsgate projects, including Stephen King Adaptation. Long walk, Now you’ll see me The third franchise Now you see me: Now you don’t, Paul Feig’s thriller Housemaid and Michael Jackson’s Biography Michael.
Films under development under her leadership include a reimagining of Luca Guadanino American psychoboard game adaptation Exclusive And some projects John Wick Franchise.
Westerman joined Lionsgate in 2017 and has worked on projects that include the third and fourth John Wick movie, Hunger Games: Songbird and Snake Ballad and Knife out. She was previously the head of development for Good Universe and a production executive for Disney.
Fogelson commented: “Erin’s deep influence on our studio cannot be overstated. She has earned the respect for her peers and talent through hard work, incredible storytelling and great choices, whether it relates to the cast or the most important IP direction. We look forward to shaping our slate together.”
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