Hulu Scripted Originals Content Team Aligns Under Walt Disney TV

The Hulu scripted originals content team is joining forces with Walt Disney Television, with Craig Erwich now reporting to Dana Walden.

The move will integrate the development of original scripted drama and comedy programming for the streaming service with Disney’s television resources.

Erwich, senior VP of scripted originals for Hulu, will continue to lead scripted originals planning, development and commissioning for Hulu’s original comedies and dramas, and his team will remain housed within the Santa Monica Hulu headquarters. The new alignment sees him report to Walden, chairman of Disney Television Studios and ABC Entertainment.

Hulu’s unscripted original programming, original film development and licensed live and on-demand content acquisition teams will remain in their current structure, reporting up to Hulu CEO Randy Freer.

“Hulu Originals have been widely recognized for their originality, boldness and high level of quality,” said Walden. “They are a meaningful part of what has driven the platform’s impressive growth over the past few years. Craig and his team have done excellent work. I am excited to work with Randy in this next phase of Hulu. This new structure will enable Hulu to have access to many of the best creators in the world and programming from all of the content engines inside of Walt Disney Television.”

“As Hulu drives toward its ambitious subscriber and engagement goals, it is important that we take full advantage of the creative resources and production capabilities of Disney Television Studios, which are among the best in the world,” said Freer. “Craig and his scripted originals team have created a broad, award-winning slate of programming for Hulu that drives culture and inspires conversation, and we’re looking forward to growing that caliber of scripted dramas and comedies on Hulu with the additional power of Walt Disney Television behind it.”