John Oliver Renews HBO Deal For One Year
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- John Oliver has signed a one-year deal with HBO to keep Last Week Tonight on air until the end of 2027, shorter than his usual three-year contracts.
- The shorter deal reflects uncertainty surrounding Paramount's ongoing acquisition of HBO owner Warner Bros. Discovery, which faces legal challenges and delays.
- Oliver has frequently criticized corporate owners like AT&T and Warner Bros. Discovery's David Zaslav on his show, expressing skepticism about the new Paramount ownership.
- Last Week Tonight is currently in its 13th season and recently received another Emmy nomination, with HBO expressing interest in continuing the partnership.
- The show is produced by Avalon and Oliver’s Sixteen String Jack Productions, with Oliver and several others serving as executive producers.
