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JamesG · 08-20-2020, 09:52 PM

"All Rise" Shake-Up: 5 Writers Exit over CBS Drama's All Rise Shake-Up: 5 Writers Exit Over CBS Drama's Depiction of Race, Gender
by Michael Ausiello
August 20, 2020

A behind-the-scenes uprising at "All Rise" has prompted a mass exodus in the CBS drama’s writers’ room.

According to The New York Times, five of "All Rise‘s" original seven writers — including the show’s three highest-ranking writers of color — will not be returning for Season 2 after clashing with showrunner Greg Spottiswood (who is white) over the series’ depiction of race and gender.

“As soon as we became aware of concerns in the All Rise writers’ room, we took steps to conduct a review of the work environment,” a Warner Bros. rep said in a statement to TVLine.

“The findings did not reveal conduct that would warrant removing series creator, Greg Spottiswood, from the Executive Producer role. We identified areas for improvement, and implemented procedures and protocols in response to the findings, which are resulting in the steps necessary to move forward with the series’ leadership in place. As with all of our series, we have open communication with our cast, staff and crew to ensure a safe and respectful work environment for our entire workforce.

In late 2019, despite significant efforts made by the Studio to retain Mr. Nayar, he asked to be released from his duties as executive producer/co-showrunner, a decision we ultimately supported. With respect to the writing staff departures, we greatly valued everyone on the team, including Ms. Edwards, and our ultimate goal was to retain them. We are extremely proud of the show and the contributions of the entire writers’ room.”

https://tvline.com/2020/08/20/all-ri...od-showrunner/

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JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,324	Five "All Rise" Writers Leave over Series' Depiction of Race, Gender *"All Rise" Shake-Up: 5 Writers Exit over CBS Drama's All Rise Shake-Up: 5 Writers Exit Over CBS Drama's Depiction of Race, Gender* by Michael Ausiello August 20, 2020 A behind-the-scenes uprising at "All Rise" has prompted a mass exodus in the CBS drama’s writers’ room. According to The New York Times, five of "All Rise‘s" original seven writers — including the show’s three highest-ranking writers of color — will not be returning for Season 2 after clashing with showrunner Greg Spottiswood (who is white) over the series’ depiction of race and gender. “As soon as we became aware of concerns in the All Rise writers’ room, we took steps to conduct a review of the work environment,” a Warner Bros. rep said in a statement to TVLine. “The findings did not reveal conduct that would warrant removing series creator, Greg Spottiswood, from the Executive Producer role. We identified areas for improvement, and implemented procedures and protocols in response to the findings, which are resulting in the steps necessary to move forward with the series’ leadership in place. As with all of our series, we have open communication with our cast, staff and crew to ensure a safe and respectful work environment for our entire workforce. In late 2019, despite significant efforts made by the Studio to retain Mr. Nayar, he asked to be released from his duties as executive producer/co-showrunner, a decision we ultimately supported. With respect to the writing staff departures, we greatly valued everyone on the team, including Ms. Edwards, and our ultimate goal was to retain them. We are extremely proud of the show and the contributions of the entire writers’ room.” https://tvline.com/2020/08/20/all-ri...od-showrunner/