Warner Bros. Television has cut 82 workers, or 19 percent of its total workforce, as it looks to cut costs following a megamerger with Discovery.
Warner Bros. Television is laying off 82 of its employees, making up around 19 percent of its workforce, according to reports from Deadline and Variety. The studio has also chosen not to fill 43 open positions — making up 125 of its jobs in total — with those in unscripted, scripted, and animation most affected. This most recent round of layoffs comes as Warner Bros. looks to cut costs following its megamerger with Discovery led by CEO David Zaslav. In August, Warner Bros.
This decision came shortly after the Directors Guild of America released a statement that it intends to “fight against Warner Bros. Discovery’s decision to dismantle its TV directors’ development program” that has been an “advancement for women and directors of color.” The DGA added that it has been “in contact with WB and have received their commitment” on the matter. Notable workshop alumni include Luke Cage producer Akela Cooper and Only Murders in the Building director Jude Weng.
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