Archive · 13 Aug 2025
Widstrand Takes Over Amazon MGM Nordic Originals
Karin Lindström, who led the Nordic Originals team at Amazon MGM Studios, is leaving her position.
Emilia Widstrand, who has worked at Amazon for nearly four years and on shows such as Blindspot and Vaka, will take over.
Tara Erer, the head of Northern Europe Originals, announced the change internally, thanking Lindström for her contributions, including shows like LOL: Last One Laughing.
Erer also expressed excitement for Widstrand's leadership in the Nordic region, which is crucial to Amazon MGM Studios' European strategy.
Emilia Widstrand is replacing Karin Lindström as head of Nordic Originals at Amazon MGM Studios.
Lindström is leaving Amazon to pursue opportunities outside the company.
Tara Erer, head of Northern Europe Originals, announced the change.
Lindström joined Amazon in 2021 and helped build the Nordic Originals team.
Widstrand has worked on shows like Blindspot and Vaka for Amazon.
- Who
- Emilia Widstrand is replacing Karin Lindström.
- What
- Emilia Widstrand is replacing Karin Lindström as head of Nordic Originals at Amazon MGM Studios.
- When
- The change was recently announced.
- Where
- Nordic region within Amazon MGM Studios.
- Why
- Karin Lindström is leaving to pursue other opportunities.
- New Head of Nordic Originals
- Emilia Widstrand
- Outgoing Head
- Karin Lindström
- Lindström's Start Date
- 2021
- Announced By
- Tara Erer, Head of Northern Europe Originals
- Shows Widstrand Worked On
- Blindspot, Vaka
- Shows Lindström Contributed To
- LOL: Last One Laughing, Roast on the Coast, Snake Killer, Vaka