Overview
- Vesper departs after a decade at Fremantle, where he joined in 2016 and led the company’s expansion into global scripted content.
- Scrosati will oversee the division on an interim basis in collaboration with the existing film and drama leadership team, with no permanent successor announced.
- Under Vesper, Fremantle forged high-profile partnerships with labels including Fruit Tree, Nevermind Pictures, Fabula, Astral Projection, Nine Hours, Sinestra Films, Fair Harbour and Me+You Productions.
- The slate grew to more than 80 films over the past five years with accolades including 4 Oscars, 2 Golden Globes, 5 BAFTAs and winners at Cannes and Venice, and the company says it expects to deliver its 100th film in 2026.
- Vesper’s credits include Bugonia, Pillion, Queer, Maria, Picnic at Hanging Rock and The Luminaries, and he recently helped set up Fox’s Baywatch revival, as Fremantle described the unit as in a position of strength.