As the Peak TV era begins to narrow in 2023, FX chairman John Landgraf said during the Winter TCA Press Tour there’s “cause for concern” but also conveyed optimism for more diverse programming.
While discussing his prediction that this year will likely kick off an industry-wide decline in new scripted series orders, Disney’s chairman of FX content and productions told reporters he is committed to prioritizing shows created by and featuring diverse voices. However, he noted that might not be the case elsewhere, as companies aim to appeal to the widest audiences with their new content.
“If you’re just going for the biggest meat of the audience, the majority, you tend to program to white men.