HBO Ups Bloys, Ellenberg Exits Drama Post

By ( Broadcasting & Cable ) published

HBO has upped Casey Bloys to president of series, late-night and specials, while drama series chief Michael Ellenberg is stepping down from his executive role.

Bloys, who was previously head of comedy, has overseen the production of a string of successful comedies at the premium cabler, including Veep, Girls and Silicon Valley. 

Ellenberg, whose departure has been rumored for some weeks, will transition to producing for the network.

Jessika Walsten
Jessika Walsten

Jessika is an analyst for TVREV and Fabric Media. She previously served in various roles at Broadcasting + Cable, Multichannel News and NextTV, working with the brands since 2013. A graduate of USC Annenberg, Jessika has edited and reported on a variety of subjects in the media and entertainment space, including profiles on industry leaders and breaking news.