UPDATE 2:30 PM: CAA has finished notifying staffers affected by today’s layoffs, Deadline has learned.
The total number is said to be about 60, in line with what Deadline reported yesterday. The departments impacted include TV Lit, music and IT.
There has been a lot of chatter about layoffs in talent that remain unconfirmed. We are still vetting the slew of names that are being circulated around; a large portion of the agents laid off appear to be junior, having a couple of years of experience or less as reps.
We will update with any notable departures once the exits are confirmed. PREVIOUS 12 PM: Layoffs are underway at Creative Artists Agency, Deadline has learned, with multiple departments making cuts.
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