Mark Gordon Renews Pact With ABC, Makes First-Look Deal With Disney

Gordon will continue to produce “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Private Practice,” other shows

“Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice” executive producer Mark Gordon has renewed his agreement with ABC Studios and made a first-look deal with Walt Disney Studios.

Gordon’s new four-year dealat ABC calls for him to continue to executive produce ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice,” CBS’ “Criminal Minds” and “Criminal Minds: Suspect Behavior,” as well as Lifetime’s ”Army Wives.” He is now producing the ABC drama pilot “Identity,” starring Angela Bassett.

Gordon, whose most recent film project is the just-released “Source Code,” has been with ABC for a decade.

“I’m so incredibly fortunate to have such a long and successful relationship with ABC Studios,” he said. “I’m especially pleased we were able to expand our partnership into film with a first look deal with Walt Disney Studios.”

“Mark is a tremendous talent with a great track record. We’re thrilled to have him here and look forward to creating great new shows together,” said Paul Lee, president of ABC Entertainment Group.

Gordon is a two-time Emmy winner and five-time nominee. He also earned Academy Award and BAFTA nominations and won a Golden Globe for Best Picture as producer of Steven Spielberg’s “Saving Private Ryan.”

Comments