Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin cuts ties with Creative Artists Agency over controversial post on Israel

1 year, 5 months ago

Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin cuts ties with Creative Artists Agency over controversial post on Israel

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Amid the conflict between Israel and Hamas, Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin has has cut ties with Creative Artists Agency and returned to William Morris Endeavor. Maha Dakhil, co-chief of CAA’s motion pictures department, shared a controversial post on Israel amid the conflict. I’m sorry for the pain I have caused.” Aaron comments “Maha isn’t an antisemite, she’s just wrong. I’m excited to be returning to WME.” Owing to the backlash, Maha has stepped down from her post.

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Aaron Sorkin drops talent agency after agent’s Israel ‘genocide’ comments

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Aaron Sorkin drops talent agency after agent’s Israel ‘genocide’ comments

The Independent

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Daily Mail

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