Meanwhile, Crump becomes SVP, Head of Unscripted Casting and Talent, Entertainment Content, overseeing casting for lifestyle and documentary programming, reality and talent competition programming, game show formats, specials, live events and syndication.
She will report to Wu alongside SVPs Teri Dean, Brian Dorfman and Jennifer McNamara and Director Trey Lawson. Previously Crump was SVP, Talent & Casting for NBC Entertainment’s Alternative and Reality Group and oversaw casting for shows includingShe joined the company in 2017 from Disney ABC Television Group.
“There’s a reason Grace is one of the most respected casting executives in the industry; in addition to being a true champion for actors, Grace is a perpetual advocate of diversity on our screens, often encouraging showrunners and writers to think beyond how the role may have been conceived on the page,” said Rovner.
“Tomii is a leader in the world of unscripted casting who has been instrumental in identifying talent for some of the world’s biggest format hits,” added Wu. “I am thrilled to have her at the helm of our alternative casting department, and coupled with Teri, Brian, Jennifer and Trey on the scripted side, I feel lucky to have such an incredibly talented team in place as we oversee casting the vast amount of content across the portfolio.