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David Ellison has terminated Warner Bros. co-chairs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, confirming reports that they will not join the newly merged Skydance studio. The decision, communicated via phone call after an anonymous leak, follows a difficult 2026 for the duo and prioritizes loyalty to Ellison’s existing allies, Josh Greenstein and Dana Goldberg, over De Luca and Abdy’s acclaimed but costly creative slate.
Sylvester Stallone stated during a recent interview that he would struggle to achieve success in today's film industry, citing a fundamental shift in acting styles and subject matter. He suggested that even casting the 1972 classic 'The Godfather' would be impossible now. The 80-year-old actor also discussed his upcoming memoir, 'The Steps,' and joked that he would have worked with horses if 'Rocky' had failed in 1976.
After three decades in Hollywood, Oppenheimer actor David Krumholtz says he is taking an indefinite break from acting, citing frustration with how actors are treated and paid, fear of going broke, and the push to self-promote on social media; he’ll consider future roles if the right project comes along and notes dwindling residuals from The Santa Clause amid industry changes.
Lilly Wachowski says Hollywood won’t finance her dystopian thriller The Hunted, a project with a wall-to-wall trans cast budgeted at about $10 million. She’s exploring alternatives—like a live table read at Dynasty Typewriter—and other routes to bring the story to audiences, citing industry barriers for films with underrepresented voices.
Samantha Morton reveals she hasn’t worked for a year since filming The Odyssey, citing industry politics and competition as factors; she was sad and hurt after being fired from Her, where Scarlett Johansson provided the voice for the character Samantha. Morton has since lined up new projects, including the rescue thriller Love and War and the Amazon crime thriller Dirty, and she notes ongoing opportunities while reflecting on the changing dynamics of the film industry.
Gemma Chan discusses the challenges of advocating for change in the film industry, highlighting the risk of speaking out against bad behavior while acknowledging the need for cultural change. She emphasizes the importance of using her platform to spotlight other causes and questions her role in taking up space. Chan also expresses support for the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes, stating that something needs to be done. She believes there is progress in East and Southeast Asian storytelling but emphasizes the need for more diverse narratives. The strikes have seen solidarity from well-known actors, and while talks between the AMPTP and SAG-AFTRA have reached a stalemate, the negotiating committee is ready to return to the table.