Blue House Productions, the co‑producer behind the hit series Small Prophets, has announced the hiring of development executive Shaunna O'Brien from Sister as its new Development Producer. According to Deadline, O'Brien will be responsible for identifying and developing original projects for the Manchester‑based label.

O'Brien’s role comes as Blue House is building a slate of new comedy and comedy‑drama series. The company has several projects in development and plans additional announcements. Her experience at Sister, a production house noted for diverse programming, is expected to help Blue House scout talent, shape scripts, and guide projects from concept to production.

The move signals Blue House’s ambition to strengthen its original programming pipeline and compete in a crowded market of scripted entertainment. While the company has not yet released specific titles, it emphasized its commitment to comedy and comedy‑drama and the importance of a robust development schedule.

With O'Brien at the helm of its development team, Blue House is poised to accelerate the creation of fresh comedy content that could capture audiences both domestically and internationally. The appointment of a seasoned development executive is a key step toward expanding the company’s footprint in the UK and beyond.