WME Shake Up: Motion Picture Literary and Talent Divisions to Merge

WME is consolidating its Motion Picture Literary and Talent Groups, along with the Literary Media and Production departments, into a single unified division, reports TheWrap. The new Motion Picture division will be overseen by Andrew Dunlap, Doug Lucterhand, and Sarah Self.

Erin Junkin will be given additional oversight of the TV Talent group, while continuing her role as co-head of the Scripted Television Department. Will Ward will become head of WME Fashion, adding control over the company's global fashion business, which includes IMG Models, The Wall Group, and Art + Commerce. Ward will also retain his position leading WME's Brand Partnerships group.

Rebecca Sanhueza, who has led WME Fashion for the past year, will continue as president of WME's nonscripted content company, Pantheon Media Group. She will also maintain her role as a strategic partner to WME Fashion. Romola Ratnam has been appointed head of WME's London office, where she will manage operations and strategic direction, while continuing to lead the company's Impact, Inclusion, and Advocacy teams.

WME Group Co-Chairman Christian Muirhead stated that these leaders have set a high standard of excellence and embody the collaborative spirit that sets WME apart. The restructuring aims to create a more agile, efficient, and forward-thinking agency, better equipped to anticipate and respond to industry changes. This move is timely as WME's Motion Picture Group has recently signed top-tier talent and seen its clients achieve significant box office and award success.