HBO’s Casey Bloys Says He’s “Hopeful That A Fair Resolution Is Found Soon With Writers”
deadline.comHBO Programming Chief Casey Bloys had a word or two to say about the ongoing strike while speaking at this morning’s Warner Bros Discovery Upfront in New York City.
Before beginning the Max portion of the presentation, Bloys addressed the elephant in the room — how there were no celebrities to help promote the upcoming year of new programs on the platform. “First, let me just start by saying I am hopeful that a fair resolution is found soon with writers that would of course return talent to this stage,” said Bloys. “Let’s be honest, making this a far more entertaining show.
Until then you’re kind of stuck with me and my clips.” He then kicked off a short reel of clips promoting the new season of Sex and the City and a car show featuring Robert Downey Jr.
It is day 16 of the strike. Picketers have already targeted the previous upfront presentations on Monday and Tuesday and were out in full force Wednesday for the WBD upfront.The scene at #WGAStrike picket line at the Warner Bros.
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