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Disney+ Taps Ron O’Berst, Laura Klimke for Scripted U.K. Roles
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, []
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🔎 Millie Bobby Brown and husband premiere Enola Holmes 3
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