Dante Di Loreto to Lead Scripted at FremantleMedia North America

Film and television producer Dante Di Loreto, who until recently served as the president of television at Chernin Entertainment, is joining FremantleMedia North America (FMNA) in a newly created role as president of scripted entertainment.

Di Loreto will oversee FMNA’s scripted slate and develop new series for its pipeline. He will play an active role within FremantleMedia’s global scripted network and add to its international catalog of dramas that includes The Young Pope, Hard Sun, Picnic at Hanging Rock and My Brilliant Friend. Reporting into FMNA CEO Jennifer Mullin, Di Loreto takes up the post June 1.

FremantleMedia Group CEO Cécile Frot-Coutaz said: “Dante is a hugely respected executive and producer with an impeccable track record as an ambitious storyteller and a champion of creative excellence. We are thrilled that he is joining the FremantleMedia family and look forward to supporting him as he builds on our rapidly-growing reputation in first-class scripted content.”

Mullin added: “Dante’s reputation speaks for itself. He has a keen eye for developing and producing some of the most stunning scripted entertainment of our time. His taste and grounded sensibility reflect what we stand for at FMNA, and I am delighted to welcome him to the team.”