More changes are underway at The CW, following the network’s recent acquisition from Nexstar. Thursday, update from Hollywood Reporter He noted that Guy Hirsch, the network’s executive vice president of development, and Michael Roberts, executive vice president of current programming, are among the most recent to be let go. Hirsch has been in the role for 15 years, while Roberts has been with the network for 21 years. While the details are not clear, other employees have reportedly been laid off in this new round.
In recent months, longtime President Mark Pedowitz, Chief Financial Officer Mitch Niddick, Chief Brand Officer and Head of Streaming Rick Haskins have been among the notable employees let go. These changes represent Nexstar’s overall push to expand The CW’s reach and programming diversity, and hopefully undo the network’s reported $100+ million in losses. The network actually made headlines this past spring when it canceled more than half a dozen of its new or veteran shows – DC entries naomi, batwoman, And legends of tomorrow, Beside in the darkthe Vampire Diaries spin off Legaciesand restart the network for Charm, Dynasty, 4400 And Roswell, New Mexico.
Which CW Shows Are Being Renewed?
The CW’s lineup of shows for the 2022-2023 season includes the final season of Riverdaleas well as new seasons The Flash, Superman & Lois, All Americans, Nancy Drew, Stargirl, Walker, Kung Fu, And All Americans: Homecoming. The network also has three new shows – Winchesterinspired by DC Gotham Knightsand the walker prefix Walker: Independence. at the moment, All Americans is the only series renewed for the 2023-2024 season, with the fate of many of the network’s other scripted shows still unclear, as reports indicate that Nexstar wants to focus on low-budget nonfiction programming and foreign scripted acquisitions. However, recent comments from current DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn have indicated that Superman & Lois could still be alive.
“[Superman & Lois is] A show that everyone loves, so it’s going to continue for a bit.”
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