The Canal+ Group has appointed Audrey Brugère as executive v-p of literary adaptations, effective September 1. Deadline reported that she will be responsible for "working on synergies between parent group Vivendi's publishing house Editis and subsidiaries Studiocanal and Canal+." Brugère has been with the Canal+ Group since 2009 and was previously director of its program units for foreign and youth series from 2017.
Brugère will report to Studiocanal CEO Anna Marsh, who said, "Increasing the adaptation of successful literary works into films, series or documentaries is one of Studiocanal's ambitions for the coming years, as proved by the creation of this position. Audrey's experience within the Canal+ Group, as well as her knowledge of our activities, will be a valuable asset in achieving this."