Full Breakdown
Scott Stuber Appoints Patrick Chu as Head of Television for United Artists Relaunch with Amazon MGM Studios
5/1/2026, 4:49:42 PM
Patrick Chu Named Head of Television for United Artists Relaunch
Scott Stuber, former Netflix films chief, announced that Patrick Chu will serve as Head of Television for the revived United Artists label, operating with Amazon MGM Studios. Reporting to Stuber, Chu will oversee development and production of the TV slate, which includes the NASCAR-themed drama *Godspeed* for Amazon and the series *Sugar23*.
Background: United Artists Relaunch and Amazon MGM Partnership
United Artists, historically a film studio, is being relaunched as a television-focused imprint under Stuber’s production company. The partnership with Amazon MGM Studios aligns with the latter’s strategy to expand original scripted content. Stuber’s current development slate also features a Lance Armstrong biopic (directed by Edward Berger), the music-driven project *Lizard Music* (starring Dwayne Johnson and Benny Safdie), Michael Mann’s *Heat 2*, and a new *Highlander* film starring Henry Cavill.
Key Figures: Scott Stuber and Patrick Chu
Stuber, a veteran producer who previously led Netflix’s film division, now heads the United Artists revival and oversees a multi-project film and television pipeline. Chu brings extensive experience: he led television at Annapurna (2022-2026), executive-produced *The Changeling* and two seasons of *Sausage Party*, and oversaw Amazon Studios’ adaptations of *Hanna* and *Hunters*. Earlier, he served as vice president at FilmNation, producing *Kill Switch*, executive-producing *Miss Sloane*, and acquiring titles such as *Life Itself* and the Oscar-winning *Arrival*.
Television Slate and Development Focus
Chu’s mandate includes shepherding *Godspeed* and *Sugar23* while expanding United Artists’ television footprint. His background in drama, animation and feature production positions him to blend sports-related storytelling with broader genre offerings.
Official Statements & Summaries
Stuber praised Chu’s storytelling instincts and industry experience, saying his expertise will help deliver impactful shows worldwide. Chu expressed excitement to follow Stuber’s vision and bring strong TV stories to life.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Patrick has both an exceptional eye for bold storytelling and an extraordinary depth of experience across the industry,” — Scott Stuber, Producer
- “Building off of the incredible slate of movies Scott and the team are producing, I’m excited to follow his vision and bring great TV stories to life,” — Patrick Chu, Head of Television
Implications for Television Production
The appointment signals a strategic effort to merge United Artists’ cinematic legacy with Amazon MGM Studios’ streaming reach. Chu’s cross-medium experience may foster formats that combine film-level production values with serialized storytelling, potentially reshaping competition in the streaming market.
Upcoming Initiatives
United Artists will launch *Godspeed* and *Sugar23* in the coming months. Stuber’s broader slate, including the Lance Armstrong biopic and *Highlander* reboot, remains in development. Chu’s leadership will shape future project selection as United Artists reestablishes its television presence.