Lynton Reflects on The Interview Fallout, Hacks, and Hollywood’s Turning Point
Former Sony Pictures CEO Michael Lynton discusses writing his book From Mistakes to Meaning to own past missteps, including green-lighting The Interview and the subsequent North Korea cyberattack. He explains the decision-making under pressure, how he and Seth Rogen tried to move past the controversy, and why candidly discussing mistakes can be liberating. The interview also touches on reactions to the film, the dynamic with Amy Pascal, and broader industry shifts, such as the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger and Southern California production concerns, which he believes require proactive changes to keep Hollywood’s production base in L.A.
