Amblin Partners Chief Executive Michael Wright is stepping down and company Chairman Steven Spielberg will assume the role, the company announced last week.

Wright is leaving the post to executive produce two of Amblin’s upcoming films, “The Talisman” and “The Wand.” During his tenure as chief executive, he oversaw the production of the “The Girl on the Train” and “A Dog’s Purpose.”

“I have always enjoyed working with Michael and the unique creative collaboration we’ve shared going back to his days at Turner Broadcasting,” Spielberg said in a statement. “I am very pleased to continue our relationship and that he is joining our upcoming projects.”

Jeff Small will remain co-chief executive and oversee operations with Spielberg of the company, which formed in 2015.

Spielberg is the top-grossing director of all time, having helmed such blockbusters as “Jaws,” “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial,” the “Indiana Jones” franchise and “Jurassic Park.”

– Diane Haithman