In a major shakeup within the entertainment industry, prominent Italian producers Mario Gianani and Lorenzo Mieli are exiting their respective Fremantle-owned companies, Wildside and The Apartment. The decision is expected to pave the way for the formation of a new independent scripted content outfit, jointly headed by Gianani and Mieli.
Gianani and Mieli co-founded Wildside in 2009, effectively transforming it into a powerhouse responsible for producing global hit dramas such as 'The Young Pope' and 'My Brilliant Friend,' which aired on RAI and HBO. In 2015, Wildside was acquired by Fremantle, a move that solidified their presence in the international television market.
