Casey Wasserman Sells Talent Agency, Remains with L.A. Olympic Committee
Casey Wasserman, a prominent figure in the sports and entertainment industry, has announced plans to sell his talent agency amidst controversies linked to his past. His agency, which he founded over two decades ago, has approximately 4,000 employees.
Distraction from Past Allegations
In a memo to his staff, Wasserman addressed recent scrutiny following his name’s inclusion in documents related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. He expressed regret that his past connections to them have caused his agency and its clients distress.
Wasserman stated, “I’m deeply sorry that my past personal mistakes have caused you so much discomfort.” His acknowledgment followed announcements from notable talent, including athletes and artists, leaving his agency due to the unfolding events.
Leadership Transition
Mike Watts, a long-time executive within the agency, is set to take over the daily operations while Wasserman initiates the sale process. The Wall Street Journal was the first to report on the contents of Wasserman’s memo.
Continued Role in the LA28 Olympic Committee
Despite the turmoil at his talent agency, Wasserman will remain in his position as the leader of the LA28 Olympic Committee. The committee publicly supported him, noting that the emails in question were exchanged long before the crimes of Epstein and Maxwell became known.
- Wasserman’s grandfather, Lew Wasserman, was a significant figure in Hollywood.
- The LA28 Olympic Committee has affirmed Wasserman’s leadership after reviewing the circumstances surrounding the past interactions.
- His interactions with Maxwell were limited and occurred during a humanitarian mission with the Clinton Foundation in 2002.
In his defense, Wasserman stated, “I never had a personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. I am terribly sorry for having any association with either of them.” His commitment to both his agency’s clients and the leadership of LA28 remains a focal point amid the ongoing developments.
