Full Breakdown
Scott Nemes Departs AGBO to Launch Independent Production Company
6/11/2026, 2:45:06 AM
Departure and New Venture
Scott Nemes, who has served as AGBO’s President of Television for four years, will leave the studio at the end of June 2026 to launch his own production company. The move is framed as a “natural next step” after a tenure marked by the development of multiple premium series and global franchises. Nemes will continue to produce on behalf of AGBO on several upcoming projects, preserving an ongoing creative partnership with the Russo brothers’ company.
Background: Building AGBO’s Television Business
During his time at AGBO, Nemes oversaw the studio’s global television slate, expanding the “Citadel” and “Extraction” universes and establishing a pipeline of new series. Prior to AGBO, he held senior creative and production roles at Universal Studio Group, Universal Cable Productions, Makeready, and Cinemax, contributing to acclaimed titles such as *Dr. Death*, *Gaslit*, *Banshee*, *Strike Back*, *Warrior*, *The Knick*, and *Hanna*.
Key Figures and Organizational Roles
- Scott Nemes – President of Television, AGBO (2022-2026); now founder of an independent production company.
- Angela Russo-Otstot – AGBO’s Chief Creative Officer, who oversaw the television division’s strategy.
- Anthony Russo & Joe Russo – Founders of AGBO and longtime collaborators with Nemes.
- Robert De Niro, Adam Scott, Michelle Monaghan – Lead actors in AGBO’s upcoming Netflix series *The Whisper Man*.
Recent Timeline of Milestones
- 2022 – Nemes joins AGBO as President of Television.
- June 2026 – Announcement of Nemes’s departure and new venture (effective end of month).
- August 28 2026 – AGBO slated to launch *The Whisper Man* on Netflix.
- December 18 2026 – AGBO will release *Avengers: Doomsday*, the Russo brothers’ first MCU entry since 2019.
Data & Statistics: Projects Under Nemes’s Tenure
- Four years leading AGBO’s television division.
- Executive producer on Amazon’s *Citadel* franchise, including *Citadel: Diana*, *Citadel: Honey Bunny*, and *Citadel* Season 2.
- Oversaw development of *Mercenary* for Netflix, part of the *Extraction* universe starring Omar Sy.
- AGBO’s upcoming slate includes a serial-killer thriller starring De Niro, Scott, and Monaghan, and a major MCU film.
Official Statements & Responses
Angela Russo-Otstot described Nemes’s impact as “instrumental” in shaping AGBO’s television business, citing his “creative instincts, strategic vision, and relationships across the industry” that built a “robust slate of premium series and global franchises.” Nemes expressed gratitude to the Russo brothers and AGBO staff, noting that his time at the company was “one of the most rewarding and creatively fulfilling chapters” of his career and emphasizing his intent to continue collaborating with AGBO while pursuing “premium global content” through his new company.
Criticism & Opposition
No criticism or opposing viewpoints were reported in the available sources.
Verbatim Quotes
- “ The exec told us, “His creative instincts, strategic vision, and relationships across the industry helped us establish a robust slate of premium series and global franchises.” — Angela Russo-Otstot, Chief Creative Officer, AGBO
- “we’re excited to continue partnering with Scott on several projects and look forward to supporting his success in this next chapter.” — Angela Russo-Otstot, AGBO
- “Nemes told Deadline, “I’m deeply grateful to Anthony and Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, and everyone at AGBO for their partnership, support, and belief in ambitious storytelling.” — Scott Nemes, President of Television, AGBO
- “As I launch this next chapter and build a company dedicated to premium global content, I’m excited to partner with world-class creators, producers, and platforms to develop stories with international reach and lasting impact. In this same vein, I am thrilled to continue collaborating with AGBO, now and in the years ahead.” — Scott Nemes
Why It Matters: Implications for Global Premium Content
Nemes’s departure underscores a broader trend of senior executives leveraging studio experience to launch independent ventures focused on internationally resonant storytelling. AGBO’s continued collaboration with Nemes suggests a hybrid model where talent mobility coexists with sustained franchise development, potentially accelerating the production of high-budget, globally distributed series.
What’s Next
AGBO will debut *The Whisper Man* on Netflix on August 28 2026, followed by the MCU entry *Avengers: Doomsday* on December 18 2026. Simultaneously, Nemes’s new company will begin sourcing creators and platforms for premium content, with several co-productions already slated to proceed alongside AGBO’s existing slate.
