Yahoo Lifestyle Alloy Entertainment Alum Gina Girolamo Sets Amazon MGM Studios Overall Deal (EXCLUSIVE)
Gina Girolamo has signed a TV overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios under her newly-launched Strega Stories banner, Variety has learned exclusively.
Girolamo was previously the head of television for Alloy Entertainment, which has been a division of Warner Bros. Television since 2012. Girolamo most recently served as executive vice president of television. It was reported earlier this year that she would be departing Alloy in June with the expiration of her contract.
More from Variety
Amazon Gives Cast Contingent Series Order to 'It's Not Like That' From Wonder Project
Amazon MGM Studios Hires Disney Alum Alexandra Weinberger as Head of YA and Comedy Series
Box Office: 'Red One' Has Itself a Fairly Little Opening Day With $10.9 Million
“Gina Girolamo is a highly respected producer with exceptional creative instincts, who has been a part of so many series that resonate with audiences in profound ways,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios. “We are delighted to work with this amazing dynamo at Amazon MGM Studios under this new deal and can’t wait to see what she creates for our Prime Video customers.”
Girolamo’s time at Alloy included work on shows like “You” at Netflix, Max’s new take on “Gossip Girl,” the “Pretty Little Liars” spinoff “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin,” and The CW series including “The 100,” “Legacies,” and “The Originals.”
“I’m really excited to be teaming with my friends at Amazon to launch Strega Stories, where I plan to lean into strong female characters of all ages, for both YA and adult audiences,” said Girolamo. “And of course I’m thrilled that this will take my Prime membership to the next level.”
In addition to her time at Alloy, Girolamo has also worked at Working Title Television, Wonderland Sound & Vision, NBC Entertainment, and Universal Media Studios. She was previously the executive in charge of the NBC comedies “30 Rock” and “My Name Is Earl” during her time at that network.
Girolmao is repped by attorney Joel McKuin.
Best of Variety
Sign up for Variety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
