Producer Whitney Davis joins the conversation to share insights into her career journey and the evolving landscape of Hollywood. As Vice President of Development & Production at Anthony Hemingway Productions, Davis discusses her work on projects like MIKE (Hulu), True Lies (CBS), and the L.A. Law pilot (ABC), as well as her role in identifying compelling IP and fostering new creative talent.
The discussion also explores Davis’s early career at CBS News and her time as Director of Entertainment Diversity & Inclusion at CBS Entertainment, where she worked to elevate underrepresented voices in the industry. She reflects on her decision to publicly challenge systemic issues in Hollywood, the response that followed, and how her advocacy continues to shape her work today.
Throughout the episode, Davis offers valuable insights into the development and production process, the importance of authentic representation, and the future of storytelling in film and television.
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‘CBS Has a White Problem’: Executive Blasts Toxic Culture at Network in Explosive Letter
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