Yes. I work in this industry. One of my good friends is in the production process for an upcoming show on Hulu. He (creator, head writer and showrunner) decided NO WHITE MALE - and only two white female in his room. He didnt disclose whether that was mandated by the studio. But what he did say was that it was impossible to find experienc…
Yes. I work in this industry. One of my good friends is in the production process for an upcoming show on Hulu. He (creator, head writer and showrunner) decided NO WHITE MALE - and only two white female in his room. He didnt disclose whether that was mandated by the studio. But what he did say was that it was impossible to find experienced writers that fit the style given this limitation. Threading the needle was beyond. As a result - he had to rewrite all 12 scripts for first season himself. Quintupling an already insane pre-production schedule and running him completely into the ground mentally and physically.
Yes. I work in this industry. One of my good friends is in the production process for an upcoming show on Hulu. He (creator, head writer and showrunner) decided NO WHITE MALE - and only two white female in his room. He didnt disclose whether that was mandated by the studio. But what he did say was that it was impossible to find experienced writers that fit the style given this limitation. Threading the needle was beyond. As a result - he had to rewrite all 12 scripts for first season himself. Quintupling an already insane pre-production schedule and running him completely into the ground mentally and physically.