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Disney TV Layoffs Hit Development & Casting Exec Ranks

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Episode  ·  2:20  ·  Jun 4, 2025

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n this episode, we break down the latest news of Disney TV layoffs across development and casting departments. Several hundred employees in Disney Entertainment’s marketing, publicity, and creative teams were impacted, including high-profile departures like Eric Souliere (VP Casting, 20th Television) and Tony Tompson (VP Content Development, Hulu Originals). We’ll explain how these organizational changes affect both 20th TV and ABC Hulu, highlighting the merging of casting departments under Stephanie Levinson and the exit of SVP Casting Dylann Brander Gunning. We also discuss Crystal Holt’s departure as VP Series for 20th TV, Collin Sapera’s contract ending at ABC Hulu, and recent moves like Ashley Chang’s transition from Hulu to Amazon MGM Studios. Whether you’re tracking shifts in Disney’s corporate structure or curious about the broader implications for the TV industry, this episode offers a concise, up-to-date overview of what these layoffs mean for Disney’s future in television development and casting.Target KeywordsDisney TV layoffsDisney casting executivesHulu content development layoffsDisney Entertainment restructuring20th Television layoffsTags (for podcast platforms)DisneyLayoffsTV DevelopmentCastingHulu20th TelevisionEntertainment NewsHashtags#DisneyLayoffs #TVIndustry #CastingNews #Hulu #20thTelevision #EntertainmentNews #DisneyTV

2m 20s  ·  Jun 4, 2025

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