Amazon MGM Studios Ups Kara Smith to Head of Drama TV as Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald and Odetta Watkins Exit

Amazon MGM Studios is restructuring its scripted TV department under Peter Friedlander. Kara Smith has been promoted to Head of Drama TV, while executives Jen Chambers, Michael McDonald, and Odetta Watkins are exiting the company. Friedlander modified his original January plan, splitting the scripted operation into three distinct divisions: Drama, Comedy, and Young Adult. Each of these specific areas will now report directly to Friedlander as the studio continues to refine its executive leadership structure.