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TV Schedule 'Disaster': How Reps Keep Talent Working in Hiatus Chaos
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TV Schedule 'Disaster': How Reps Keep Talent Working in Hiatus Chaos

Exclusivity was made for a 22-episode world. Now dealmakers for actors and writers use clever ways to keep everyone earning through the calendar

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Ashley Cullins
Apr 01, 2025
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Ashley Cullins writes for paid subscribers. She recently interviewed CEO Tom Quinn on how he built Neon; covered dealmakers’ endorsement decisions for clients — cash, sweat equity or going for the mega exit; and the art of getting an original film greenlight in 2025. You can reach her at a…

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