Archive · 22 Aug 2025
Apple TV+ Executive Chris Parnell Joins Paramount+
Chris Parnell, who used to work at Apple TV+, is now going to work for Paramount+ as an important boss.
He will be in charge of creating and making new shows for Paramount+.
Before working at Apple, he was also a big shot at Sony TV.
He's good at both drama and comedy shows and knows a lot about superhero and sci-fi stuff.
He will help make popular shows like Star Trek even better at Paramount+.
Chris Parnell, formerly of Apple TV+, joins Paramount+ as EVP Originals.
Parnell will oversee the development and production of original content for Paramount+.
He will report to Jane Wiseman, Paramount+’s Head of Originals.
Parnell has experience in both drama and comedy, from Sony TV and Apple TV+.
Parnell is expected to contribute to Paramount+’s signature IP, including the Star Trek franchise.
- Who
- Chris Parnell, formerly of Apple TV+.
- What
- Chris Parnell is appointed EVP Originals at Paramount+.
- When
- Recently, after Jane Wiseman was named Head of Originals for Paramount+.
- Where
- Paramount+.
- Why
- To develop and produce original content for Paramount+.
- New Role
- EVP Originals at Paramount+
- Reports To
- Jane Wiseman
- Previous Employer
- Apple TV+
- Experience
- Drama and Comedy
- Former Role at Apple TV+
- Senior Creative Executive
- Former Role at Sony TV
- Co-president of SPT Studios