Dillard Alumna Ayo Davis Named Head of Casting for ABC Studios

Last Updated on May 27, 2023

Ayo Davis has been named the Head of Talent and Casting for ABC Entertainment and ABC Studios. Davis, a 13-year ABC veteran, had been the interim head of casting for both the network and studio since November, when longtime ABC casting chief Keli Lee relocated to London where she serves as a managing director of international content and talent for ABC Entertainment Group. Davis has now been named a permanent replacement.

In her first move, Davis has hired WME talent agent Jonathan Bluman as VP talent and casting for ABC. Bluman, who will report to Davis, represented such actors as Mahershala Ali, Benjamin Bratt, Omar Epps, Cheryl Hines, Adrianne Palicki, Melissa Rauch and Maya Rudolph. Any of the clients he worked with at WME will remain at the agency with the existing teams in place.

Davis will continue to report to ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey and EVP of ABC Studios, Patrick Moran.

“Ayo has done an amazing job identifying and bringing new talent into the fold for both the studio and network,” said Dungey. “Her keen eye and proven track record make her perfect for this position.”

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