Former Roku executive Colin Davis joins Sony Pictures Television Studios

Colin Davis, Head of Scripted Originals for The Roku Channel, has been hired by Sony Pictures Television Studios as its new EVP Comedy Development. Starting on May 1, Davis will oversee development of comedies for all platforms, and will report to Jason Clodfelter, Co-President of Sony Pictures Television Studios.

Davis succeeds Glenn Adilman, who exited the studio in November as part of organizational changes made by new Sony Pictures Television Studios president, Katherine Pope. Based on the Culver City lot, Davis will lead a team that includes Jennifer Gerstenblatt, Frank Ochoa and Jackie Wertheimer, who serve as SVP Comedy Development, VP Animation, and Manager of Comedy Development, respectively.

“We are thrilled to have Colin join our Sony Pictures Television Studios family. His passion and understanding of television are infectious, and he embodies an entrepreneurial spirit that is essential in today’s landscape. His vast relationships are undeniable, and we are fortunate to have Colin at the helm of our Comedy Development team,”  Clodfelter commented.

As Head of Scripted Originals for The Roku Channel, Davis spearheaded the streamer’s move into original programming and leaded the production and rollout of such series as the reboot of “Reno 911!” and “Die Harter,” as well as the award-winning breakout film “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” which he greenlighted.

“Sony Pictures Television has long been a home for high-quality, groundbreaking comedies. I am so proud to join Katherine, Jason, and their teams, to honor the great legacy of the past, embrace the opportunities in the present, and help build a bright future for comedy television,”  Davis declared.