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Casey Wasserman to Sell Agency Amid Backlash, Focus on Olympics

2/16/2026

Summary

Story summary

Casey Wasserman, founder of the Wasserman talent agency, will sell the agency amid backlash over resurfaced emails with Ghislaine Maxwell dating to 2003.
The emails prompted client departures, including Chappell Roan and Dropkick Murphys.
Wasserman will focus on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where he retains board support.
Providence Equity, which owns a majority stake, backs interim president Mike Watts during the transition.

History

Historical Context

Ghislaine Maxwell, a former socialite and associate of Jeffrey Epstein, faced serious allegations of child sex trafficking, culminating in her 2021 conviction. Her connections to high-profile figures, including Prince Andrew and Bill Clinton, have raised ongoing concerns about accountability in the entertainment industry. The fallout from her case continues to influence client-agency dynamics, as seen with the Wasserman talent agency's recent client departures in 2023.

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Story summary

Casey Wasserman, founder of the Wasserman talent agency, will sell the agency amid backlash over resurfaced emails with Ghislaine Maxwell dating to 2003.
The emails prompted client departures, including Chappell Roan and Dropkick Murphys.
Wasserman will focus on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where he retains board support.
Providence Equity, which owns a majority stake, backs interim president Mike Watts during the transition.

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