Dan Lin dismissed as Netflix head of film amid restructuring
Netflix has removed Dan Lin from his role as head of film following a weekend of major layoffs and executive changes.
Timing of the departure
Sources indicate Lin was let go at the start of the weekend. He is scheduled to address his teams throughout the day on Monday. The executive had recently attended Saturday's Academy Gala and a Sunday screening for La Bola Negra.
Context of recent cuts
This dismissal occurs after roughly 1,000 employees were laid off last week at the streamer. The move also follows the firing of chief content officer Bela Bajaria and other senior staff members. Peter Rice has been hired to replace Bajaria in the wake of these changes.
Potential successor candidates
Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy are widely speculated to be speaking with the company about a possible role. An official announcement regarding who will replace Lin is expected in the coming days. A Netflix spokesperson offered no immediate comment on the matter.
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