Netflix lays off film head Dan Lin
Dan Lin, Netflix's head of film, is the latest to be affected by the streamer's recent, massive round of layoffs.
Netflix has announced the departure of Dan Lin, the head of film for the streaming giant, according to Variety. The layoffs at Netflix continue to escalate, with the latest figure at around 1,000 employees affected. Lin joined Netflix in April 2024, replacing Scott Stuber in the role. Before his tenure at Netflix, Lin served as the SVP of production for Warner Bros.
Pictures, where he oversaw the production company Rideback, responsible for successful projects like the Lego movies and Aladdin. After joining Netflix, Lin restructured the film department by genre instead of budget and aimed to produce a diverse range of films with varying budgets. He oversaw the greenlighting of 88 movies during his two years at the company, according to a 2026 New York Times profile.
Lin's replacement is expected in the coming days, with Peter Rice, former Disney TV exec and Fox Searchlight head, set to take over. The restructuring at Netflix has already seen Bela Bajaria, who previously oversaw major successes such as Squid Game and expanded live programming to include more sports events, leaving her role.
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