CBS Ramps Up Off-Screen Diversity Plans; Commits 25% Of Script Development Budget To BIPOC Creators & Sets 40% Representation Target In Writers’ Rooms
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deadline.comPeter White Television EditorCBS is aggressively stepping up its efforts to be more inclusive to diverse television creators and writers, setting a slew of targets for the 2021/22 season.The broadcaster is committing 25% of its script development budget to projects from creators, writers and producers who are Black, Indigenous and people of color.
The scheme will begin with the 2021/22 development season.It is also mandating that writers’ rooms for CBS shows must be staffed with a minimum of 40% BIPOC representation for the 2021/22 broadcast season.
This will be increased to 50% for the 2022/23 season.Deadline understands that at least six new and current shows for this coming fall schedule are expected to hit this 40% mark.
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