Demimonde

[Filmfreak]

If you think the general audience knows the difference between executive producing and writing you’re giving them way too much credit. My point is, he’s not a guaranteed success and typically has seen success in general because he’s been attached to existing IP or his work has followed the same plot structure. I’m not denying some of the talent he has, but this project wasn’t a guaranteed success so WB not willing to take the risk makes sense.

I already clarified that I didn't mean his name is the thing that automatically attracts audience, but that he knows how to create shows that eventually become popular. Even so, yes, he's not guaranteed success, no one is. But he has a very solid track record in the shows he writes.

 

[Prison Mike]

Abrams is a proven name that sells and the project looks promising. HBO Max needs a few big event TV series by talented creators, rather than lots of cheap content for the sake of content, like Netflix. We'll see how Zaslav will do, but so far he seems to be leaning towards the latter.

You see, I think that’s the thing that Zaslav wants to avoid, putting out content for the sake of content (whether it’s cheap or expensive). And I think that shows with him canceling shows and projects that aren’t worth their value.

 

[Filmfreak]

Yes, it's obvious he's trying to cut cost on most things and focus on what brings the most money. I just hope WB doesn't become the next Disney that only focuses on the same things over and over again and never takes any chances with new and original projects.