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Dinner Party Productions, the company founded by Sue Naegle and Ali Krug, has signed a multi-year overall deal at 20th Television, Variety has learned.
The company was previously set up under an overall deal at UCP beginning
in 2024. Under their new deal, they will develop and produce series across Disney Entertainment platforms. Additionally, Dinner Party has elevated Aquinnah Fox to the role of director of development, reporting into Naegle and Krug.
“We couldn’t be more excited to begin this next chapter at 20th Television,” Naegle and Krug said. “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.”
Most recently, Dinner Party produced the Peacock series “The Five-Star Weekend” led by Jennifer Garner. When Naegle and Krug were both at Annapurna, they executive produced series like “Pam & Tommy,” “The Staircase,” “I Love That for You,” and “Dead Ringers.”
“Few leaders command the trust and admiration that Sue does. Uniquely approachable, relentlessly candid, and steadfast in her pursuit of creative excellence, she has earned a reputation as both 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 puts the work first. Sue is truly in a class of her own, and we are delighted to welcome her to the Disney family.”
Naegle was previously the chief content officer at Annapurna. During her time with that company, she not only oversaw TV and film but also launched Annapurna’a theater division. She began her career at UTA, where she was the co-head of the TV lit department before becoming president of HBO Entertainment in 2008.
Krug was the co-head of TV for Annapurna prior to Dinner Party. Her credits at Annapurna include “Monsterland” and “Soundtrack.”
Dinner Party is repped by UTA.
