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Paramount Pictures Implements Talent Blacklist Under New Leadership

11/5/2025

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Paramount Pictures, under new head David Ellison, is pursuing a blacklist of talent deemed "overtly antisemitic," "xenophobic," or "homophobic."
The policy follows Paramount's Gaza stance and a Film Workers for Palestine pledge signed by 1,200 people, including notable actors, raising concerns about exclusions.
Ellison aims to shift Paramount's content to be more "America-centric."
Shaun Barber will become head of domestic theatrical distribution, succeeding Chris Aronson, with North American strategy starting December 1.

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Paramount Pictures, under new head David Ellison, is pursuing a blacklist of talent deemed "overtly antisemitic," "xenophobic," or "homophobic."
The policy follows Paramount's Gaza stance and a Film Workers for Palestine pledge signed by 1,200 people, including notable actors, raising concerns about exclusions.
Ellison aims to shift Paramount's content to be more "America-centric."
Shaun Barber will become head of domestic theatrical distribution, succeeding Chris Aronson, with North American strategy starting December 1.