Sony Pictures EVP of Production Palak Patel departs after ten years

deadline.com January 7, 2025, 02:01 AM UTC

Palak Patel, the Executive Vice President of Production at Sony Pictures, is leaving the studio after ten years. He played a significant role in the success of the Venom franchise and Morbius. Patel joined Sony in 2015 and has worked on several major films, including Disney's Maleficent and The Gray Man. His departure comes as Sony celebrates over $1 billion in domestic box office earnings. Details about Patel's next position have not yet been announced. His exit marks a notable change for the studio, which has seen significant success during his tenure.


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