Richard Fee has been promoted to head of drama at Quay Street Productions.
- Fee’s promotion signifies his substantial contributions since joining the company in 2021.
- Having collaborated with Nicola Shindler for over 15 years, Fee has co-produced several successful series.
- His new role will include executive production duties across numerous projects, including the upcoming ‘Missing You’ for Netflix.
- Fee expressed excitement about this new phase, and Shindler praised his storytelling passion.
Richard Fee’s recent promotion to head of drama at Quay Street Productions marks a significant development in his career trajectory. His appointment is a testament to his invaluable contributions since joining the company in 2021. Fee’s role expansion recognises his integral participation in shaping the drama landscape at Quay Street.
Fee has a long-standing professional relationship with Nicola Shindler, having worked together for over 15 years on more than 23 series across various broadcasters and streaming platforms. Their collaboration has resulted in a remarkable portfolio of successful productions.
One of Fee’s notable partnerships includes his work with bestselling U.S. novelist Harlan Coben, producing acclaimed dramas such as ‘Fool Me Once’, ‘Stay Close’, ‘The Stranger’, and ‘Safe’ for Netflix. His role as a story producer on ‘The Five’ for Sky further showcases his expertise.
In his enhanced role, Fee will continue to collaborate closely with Shindler and Davina Earl to further develop his slate of drama productions. His responsibilities will include executive production duties on multiple projects, notably the anticipated series ‘Missing You’ for Netflix, marking their sixth collaboration with Coben, and aiming to replicate the success of previous hits.
Richard Fee has expressed enthusiasm about his expanded responsibilities, stating: “I’m thrilled to be stepping into the role of head of drama at Quay Street Productions and look forward to making more great television with Nicola and our incredibly talented team.” Shindler, too, lauded Fee’s appointment, highlighting his storytelling prowess and industry track record as key assets in advancing their projects.
In addition to his work with Netflix, Fee is currently engaged in the production of the new Harlan Coben thriller, ‘Lazarus’, for Amazon Prime Video, starring Sam Claflin and Bill Nighy. Moreover, he has executive produced the mystery thriller ‘After The Flood’ for ITV and the fantasy epic ‘Anansi Boys’ for Amazon Prime Video.
Quay Street Productions continues to solidify its position as a leading force in the U.K. drama industry, with a focus on boundary-pushing and thought-provoking content. Fee’s elevation to head of drama is seen as a strategic move to leverage his vision and experience to further enhance the company’s reputation for high-quality productions.
Fee’s appointment as head of drama at Quay Street Productions is poised to drive the company’s future successes in innovative storytelling.