EXCLUSIVE UPDATED: Dennis Miller has stepped down as President of the CW after two years. According to sources, he has shared the news with company staff.
The CW President of Entertainment Brad Schwartz is expected to succeed him. A rep for Nexstar declined comment. Rumors about a potential Miller exit had been circulating for a couple of weeks.
Nevertheless, his departure is surprising as Miller last year re-upped his contract to remain as CW President through 2027. Miller had been at the helm of The CW since Nexstar Media Group bought majority control of the broadcast network in fall 2022 as the company has undergone a series of cuts, with sources indicating that more may be on the horizon.
Miller’s exit comes on the heels of the departure earlier this month of Michael Strober, Nexstar Media Group’s EVP and Chief Revenue Office, also after two years.
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