WME Shake Up: Motion Picture Literary and Talent Divisions to Merge

Key Points:

• WME is consolidating its Motion Picture Literary and Motion Picture Talent groups into a single Motion Picture division led by Andrew Dunlap, Doug Lucterhand, and Sarah Self to create a more agile and unified service for clients amid industry convergence.
• The reorganization aims to break down silos between film and TV representation, reflecting the blurred lines in entertainment as talent increasingly crosses roles between directing, acting, and producing.
• Additional structural changes include Literary Media leaders now reporting to the Motion Picture chiefs, and Erin Junkin expanding her responsibilities to include Television Talent alongside co-leading the Scripted Television Department.
• Will Ward has been promoted to Head of WME Fashion, overseeing IMG Models and related entities, while Romola Ratnam takes formal leadership of WME’s London office, focusing on overseas expansion and diversity initiatives.
• WME co-chairmen Christian Muirhead and Richard Weitz emphasize that these leadership changes are designed to enhance the agency’s responsiveness and collaborative culture without involving layoffs.