Noah Wyle on David Ellison's Threat to Move Paramount From California
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Noah Wyle expressed hope that David Ellison’s threat to move Paramount out of California is just “saber rattling,” emphasizing his personal and professional ties to the state’s entertainment industry.
- Ellison is reportedly prepared to relocate Paramount as soon as October if the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger is not settled with California’s attorney general, amid a 12-state antitrust lawsuit blocking the merger.
- Paramount is considering moving to states such as Georgia, Texas, or Tennessee but has not finalized a new location.
- Wyle highlighted the economic benefits of filming in California, citing that the first season of “The Pitt” generated 600 production jobs and $125 million for the state economy.
- Despite the uncertainty surrounding the merger and Paramount’s future, Wyle remains uncertain about the outcome, noting conflicting reports and rumors.
