Archive · 26 Sep 2025
Chris Rice to Step Down as Fifth Season Co-CEO
Chris Rice, who helped run Fifth Season for 15 years, is leaving his co-CEO role.
He's not leaving completely; he'll advise the company and work on some projects.
Graham Taylor, his partner, will become the only CEO.
Fifth Season is a company that helps make movies and TV shows.
Rice helped make shows like 'Severance,' which was nominated for many awards.
Rice and Taylor previously worked together at WME, before Fifth Season was formed.
Rice is returning to his roots of being a producer.
Chris Rice is stepping down as co-CEO of Fifth Season.
Graham Taylor will become the sole CEO.
Rice will stay with the company as an advisor and producer.
Rice's departure comes after a successful Emmy season for 'Severance'.
Fifth Season is a film and TV production and distribution company.
- Who
- Chris Rice and Graham Taylor
- What
- Chris Rice is stepping down as co-CEO of Fifth Season.
- When
- Rice's contract ends at the end of the year.
- Where
- Fifth Season
- Why
- Rice opted not to renew his contract.
- Executive Departure
- Chris Rice
- New Role
- Advisor and Producer for Fifth Season
- New CEO
- Graham Taylor
- Company
- Fifth Season
- Rice's Tenure Length
- 15 years