Archive · 1 Aug 2025
Tony Jordan Steps Down From Red Planet Pictures
Tony Jordan, who created the production company Red Planet Pictures, is leaving his role as executive chairman.
Red Planet makes popular shows like 'Death in Paradise'.
Jordan is going to focus on writing new projects, which Red Planet will help him produce.
He started the company almost 20 years ago and also wrote shows like 'Life on Mars' and 'Hustle.'
Now, Red Planet is part of a larger company called Fremantle.
The company is also working on new dramas, including one based on a book by Chris Chibnall, who previously wrote for 'Doctor Who'.
Tony Jordan has stepped down as executive chairman of Red Planet Pictures.
Jordan founded Red Planet Pictures nearly 20 years ago.
Jordan will focus on writing passion projects to be developed with Red Planet.
Red Planet Pictures produces 'Death in Paradise' and its spin-offs.
Asacha Media Group acquired a majority stake in Red Planet in 2021, now part of Fremantle.
- Who
- Tony Jordan and Red Planet Pictures.
- What
- Tony Jordan has stepped down as executive chairman of Red Planet Pictures.
- When
- Recently, with Jordan focusing on writing.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- To focus on writing and his passion projects.
- Person
- Tony Jordan
- Company
- Red Planet Pictures
- Former Role
- Executive Chairman
- Current Focus
- Writing passion projects
- Notable Works
- Death in Paradise, Life on Mars, Hustle
- Parent Company
- Fremantle