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Marvel Visual Dev Director Departs After 16 Years
20 Apr
Summary
- Andy Park, Marvel's visual development director, has departed after 16 years.
- His departure is part of Disney's wider plan to streamline operations.
- Marvel Studios is reducing its production slate and visual development team size.
Andy Park, who served as Marvel Studios' Director of Visual Development for 16 years, has departed the company. His exit is part of a larger wave of layoffs affecting Disney, initiated by new CEO Josh D'Amaro's plan to streamline operations. Park, who joined Marvel in 2010, contributed to over 40 films, including "Captain America: The First Avenger" and "Deadpool and Wolverine."
The layoffs, which will eliminate around 1,000 roles across Disney, are also impacting Marvel Studios in Los Angeles and New York. This restructuring leads to a reduced production slate and a shift in how the visual development team will operate. While the team will be downsized, Marvel intends to maintain a smaller visual development presence, hiring artists on a project-by-project basis.
Ryan Meinerding, a key figure in character design and creative direction, remains head of visual development at Marvel Studios. The visual development team will continue to work under his guidance as the company adjusts its operational structure and production strategy.
