Disney Entertainment Television Names 2026 Directing Program Participants
Disney Entertainment Television announced its 2026 DET Directing Program participants and a new two-year format for the scripted cohort.
Disney Entertainment Television has announced the participants for its 2026 DET Directing Program, which will introduce a new two-year format for its scripted cohort. The scripted program's 2026-2028 cohort includes Kristen Buckels Cantrell, Nicole Dorsey, Winter Dunn, Melissa Fisher, Talia Light Rake, Eric Lin, Tessa Slovis and Stephanie Turner. The 2026-2027 unscripted cohort includes Diana Horn, Nikki Lazaran, Asa Livingston, Roush Niaghi, Molly Smith and Brittany Thompson.
The scripted series roster for the program now adds High Potential, The Rookie: North, Scrubs, Shifting Gears and Tracker. These series join the program's existing lineup, providing participants with placements on 20th Television and ABC productions.
Since its founding in 2001, the DET Directing Program has nurtured the careers of alumni including Ryan Coogler, Regina King and Nzingha Stewart. The unscripted program has previously placed directors with series such as American Idol, The Bachelor, Dancing with the Stars and Project Runway.
The announcement was reported by Deadline.
Quick answers
Who are the 2026 DET Directing Program participants?
The scripted cohort includes Kristen Buckels Cantrell, Nicole Dorsey, Winter Dunn, Melissa Fisher, Talia Light Rake, Eric Lin, Tessa Slovis and Stephanie Turner. The unscripted cohort includes Diana Horn, Nikki Lazaran, Asa Livingston, Roush Niaghi, Molly Smith and Brittany Thompson.
What is the new format for the scripted program?
The scripted program will adopt a new two-year format for its 2026-2028 cohort.
Which series are added to the scripted roster?
High Potential, The Rookie: North, Scrubs, Shifting Gears and Tracker are added to the scripted series roster.