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Veteran Casting Director Exits Amazon MGM Studios as AI Advances
28 Oct
Summary
- Donna Rosenstein, Worldwide Head of Casting at Amazon MGM Studios, is leaving the company
- Amazon has announced 14,000 layoffs across the company, citing the advance of AI
- Rosenstein was brought in as a casting consultant at Amazon Studios in 2014 and became Head of Casting in 2015
In a significant development, Donna Rosenstein, the Worldwide Head of Casting at Amazon MGM Studios, is leaving the company. This news comes as Amazon has confirmed 14,000 layoffs across the organization, citing the advance of artificial intelligence (AI) as a contributing factor.
Rosenstein, a respected veteran casting director and executive, has been with Amazon MGM Studios for the past 10 years. She was initially brought in as a casting consultant at then-Amazon Studios in January 2014 to work on some of the streamer's early scripted series, including the award-winning comedy "Transparent" and the hit drama "Bosch." In late 2015, Rosenstein was appointed as the Head of Casting, making Amazon the first of the top streaming services to employ an in-house casting executive.
The departure of Rosenstein is part of a broader shakeup at Amazon MGM Studios, with sources indicating that executives in areas such as marketing and production are also leaving the company. The layoffs and organizational changes come as Amazon navigates the rapidly evolving landscape of the entertainment industry, where the advancement of AI technology is playing an increasingly significant role.
