Disney+ Taps Ron O’Berst, Laura Klimke for Scripted U.K. Roles

By K.J. Yossman

K.J. Yossman

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With the success of “Rivals” on Disney+, the Mouse House is investing in its U.K. scripted original teams with two new hires.

Disney+ scripted originals in the U.K. has tapped Ron O’Berst from “Hamnet” producer Hera Pictures for the role of director while Pure Fiction Television’s Laura Klimke joins as senior development manager.

At Hera, O’Berst exec produced “”What It Feels Like for a Girl” and served as story producer on Sky Atlantic/Starz co-pro “Mary & George.” Before joining Hera in 2020, O’Berst was head of development at Drama Republic and head of scripted development at BBC Worldwide. He has previously worked at Channel 4 and Discovery Networks International.

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