Thomas Curley

Production sound mixer and Oscar-winning audio professional (worked on Whiplash) who shares firsthand accounts of lost work and financial strain during Hollywood's downturn.

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Nov 10, 2025 • 20min

Hollywood Jobs Are Disappearing

Ben Fritz, an entertainment industry reporter for The Wall Street Journal, and Thomas Curley, an Oscar-winning sound mixer known for 'Whiplash,' discuss the alarming decline in Hollywood jobs. They delve into the impact of production cuts, increased competition, and shifting viewer habits. Thomas shares his personal struggles with lost work and financial uncertainty. Ben highlights how labor statistics reveal a 40% drop in productions and explores the lasting effects of recent strikes. The duo contemplates the bleak future of the Hollywood workforce.

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