# Over 1,000 Hollywood creatives signed an open letter against the Paramount-Warner Bros.

*business · news · 2026-04-13 · Business Insider*

## Key points

- Over 1,000 Hollywood creatives signed an open letter opposing the Paramount-WBD merger.
- Signatories include major talent from both Paramount and WBD, such as Denis Villeneuve and Mark Ruffalo.
- Paramount promises at least $6 billion in cost savings from the merger, raising layoff concerns.
- US regulators are expected to approve the deal, but state attorneys general may challenge it.

**Companies:** Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery
**Countries:** United States

[Read the full story on Business Insider](https://www.businessinsider.com/hollywood-stars-oppose-paramount-warner-bros-discovery-deal-2026-4)

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