#HoldingOnInHollywoodđ´đ˝ď¸ Erin Copen Howard, mother of 3; her kids watch YouTube as her TV career in evaporates. âIâm still hanging on, clinging to the side of that cliff. Iâve been laid off before...but this job doesnât exist much anymore.â Read More: https://t.co/REYF1qJaTj https://t.co/gfFoY1XkUW
#HoldingOnInHollywood đ´đ˝ď¸ A Development Executive Wrestles With How TVâs New Normal Is Crushing the Job Market https://t.co/REYF1qJaTj
Hollywood's Mental Health Crisis: UK Screen Industry Faces Fresh Reckoning As Scandal & Suicide Strengthen Calls To Make Wellbeing Support On Sets A Mainstay https://t.co/MFO2XLhxfg
The Hollywood entertainment industry is currently facing significant challenges, characterized by a notable increase in reboots, remakes, and revivals, as well as a troubling job market for workers. Amid a content spending pullback, companies are reassessing their strategies, leading to a precarious situation for many professionals in the sector. Reports highlight that jobs in entertainment are becoming increasingly difficult to secure, prompting industry veterans to contemplate alternative career paths. This situation is compounded by a mental health crisis within the industry, as recent scandals and suicides have intensified calls for improved wellbeing support on sets. TheWrap's ongoing series, '#HoldingOnInHollywood', delves into the personal struggles of those in the industry, showcasing stories of individuals grappling with the harsh realities of a changing landscape. Erin Copen Howard, a development executive and mother of three, expressed her concerns about the diminishing opportunities in television, stating, 'Iâm still hanging on, clinging to the side of that cliff. Iâve been laid off before...but this job doesnât exist much anymore.'