Richard Plepler is finalizing his next act. The former HBO CEO, who departed the premium cable network in February after a three-decade run, is in advanced discussions to sign an exclusive production pact with Apple TV+. (THR / Live Feed)
Under the terms of the agreement being discussed, Plepler’s new company, RLP & Co., would create original content for Apple TV+. A deal could be finalized within the next few weeks, the person with knowledge of the talks said. It is still possible a deal may not materialize. (WSJ)
Plepler’s goal is to deliver as a producer the kind of high-quality series he championed as a top executive at HBO, including Game Of Thrones. (Deadline)
Plepler exited HBO in February amid a larger shake-up resulting from AT&T’s purchase of Time Warner’s entertainment assets for $85 billion. He spent 28 years at HBO. (New York Post)