Moira Ross Enters Pact with Sphere Media

Accomplished format developer and showrunner Moira Ross (KPOPPED, Strictly Come Dancing, The Voice UK) has entered a creative partnership with Sphere Media to develop a hub for large-scale U.S. and U.K. format co-productions.

“I’ve had the privilege of working at the center of several golden eras of global formats, and now this opportunity really excites me,” Ross commented. “I’m drawn to Sphere for its creative culture, collaborative approach and the possibility of producing in multiple languages. Producers everywhere are under intense pressure to deliver more with less—whilst preproduction budgets shrink and expectations keep rising. Canada feels uniquely positioned at this moment to be a global hub and partner with clear advantages in cultural alignment and budget competitiveness. I see huge potential to build exciting, ambitious, premium formats here, where we can breathe life into fresh ideas and put every dollar on screen.”

Bruno Dubé, CEO of Sphere Media, added, “Moira’s creative leadership and deep experience in global formats make her an exceptional partner. This agreement will also allow us to unlock new creative and commercial opportunities with U.S. and U.K. partners while further strengthening Canada’s position as a hub for premium entertainment formats. In collaboration with Sphere’s highly talented roster of creators and producers—Kim Bondi, Marie-Pier Gaudreault and Renaud Chassé—we will create ambitious content for the global market.”

Ross will develop and produce a variety of established and new IP, initially focusing on dating shows, social experiments and premium talent competitions.

She has worked on some of the industry’s biggest global franchises. She played a key role in the relaunch of Strictly Come Dancing in the U.K., informed by her previous involvement on Dancing with the Stars in the U.S. She also launched the U.K. version of The Voice and served as showrunner for five seasons.

Ross’s recent credits include Apple TV’s KPOPPED, Hannah Waddingham’s Home for Christmas, The Maksed Singer and So You Think You Can Dance.