Deadline Strike Talk cover image

Week Four with guest Bill Mechanic

Deadline Strike Talk

CHAPTER

How Netflix Is Changing the Face of the Industry

"This is an inflection point on the future. I think the, these, this is the fundamental changes that have to happen for talent," he says. "I believe this is the only way that's ever gets done: waivers." He also believes studios will not fight hard against artificial intelligence (AI), which can write its own scripts and be cheaper than other forms of storytelling. 'The best do it, but the worst don't,' he adds. "'You're feeding people who you want fed' ... You've got to steal yourself to fix the future when you didn't fix it from the past.'"

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner