Dinner Party Productions, established by Sue Naegle and Ali Krug, has entered a multi-year overall agreement with 20th Television, according to Variety.
The company previously had an overall deal with UCP starting in 2024. Under their new arrangement, they will develop and produce series for Disney Entertainment platforms. Additionally, Aquinnah Fox has been promoted to director of development at Dinner Party, reporting directly to Naegle and Krug.
“We couldn’t be more excited to begin this next chapter at 20th Television,” Naegle and Krug stated. “We’re deeply grateful to Debra, Craig, Karey, and the entire team for believing in Dinner Party and championing the work we do. We can’t wait to build on our shared vision and see what we can create together.”
Recently, Dinner Party produced the Peacock series “The Five-Star Weekend” featuring Jennifer Garner. While at Annapurna, Naegle and Krug executive produced series such as “Pam & Tommy,” “The Staircase,” “I Love That for You,” and “Dead Ringers.”
“Sue commands immense trust and admiration as a leader. She is uniquely approachable, relentlessly candid, and dedicated to creative excellence, earning her a reputation as a champion of artists and a steward of exceptional storytelling,” said Karey Burke, president of 20th Television. “The industry’s top talent and highly-coveted IP are drawn to her because she leads with integrity, fosters collaboration, and consistently prioritizes the work. Sue is truly in a class of her own, and we are delighted to welcome her to the Disney family.”
Naegle once served as the chief content officer at Annapurna. During her tenure there, she oversaw TV and film and launched Annapurna’s theater division. Her career began at UTA, where she co-headed the TV lit department before becoming president of HBO Entertainment in 2008.
Before Dinner Party, Krug was the co-head of TV for Annapurna. Her work at Annapurna includes credits like “Monsterland” and “Soundtrack.”
Dinner Party is represented by UTA.
