As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to upend the entertainment industry, with cost-cutting measures enacted and business models retooled, WME said it will lay off 20 percent of its workforce.“WME is reducing its workforce by approximately 20% as a result of COVID-19’s impact on our business.

We appreciate the contributions of our former colleagues, and out of respect for their privacy, we will not be commenting on the status of specific employees," an agency spokesperson said.

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