Disney Entertainment Television Overhauls Casting Departments After Latest Round of Layoffs

After 140 staffers were laid off last week, casting operations at 20th Century, ABC Signature, Onyx and Hulu are being consolidated

Disney Entertainment Television
Disney Entertainment Television

After last week’s layoffs that included 140 staffers and the restructuring of its production team under Carol Turner last year, Disney Entertainment Television has now reorganized its casting department.

While an official merger between Disney TV Studios’ 20th Television and ABC Signature has not been announced, TheWrap has learned that 20th TV head of casting Stephanie Levinson will remain in her role and oversee casting at ABC Signature as well.

ABC’s head of casting Felicia Joseph will now also oversee casting at Hulu and Onyx, and Hulu’s head of casting Barbara Florentino will move to a brand new role in international casting that will see her working to attract global talent to domestic productions.

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