Ted Sarandos Says He Would Rather Take Over ‘SNL’ Than Disney

When asked if he was ruining Hollywood, Ted Sarandos replied by saying that instead, he’s preserving it. This is in response to the declining box office numbers caused by the growing influence of streaming platforms.

Netflix, as a company, prioritizes the needs and preferences of its customers. We strive to present content in a format that suits your viewing habits, catering to shows you enjoy and look forward to watching. Therefore, we aim to minimize external factors interfering with this process. For instance, Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, mentioned at the Time100 Summit on Wednesday that the box office success indicates consumers prefer watching movies from home.

The business executive pointed out that although the subscription counts hold less significance for him now, what truly matter to him are: “User interaction, income generation, and financial gain.

Sam Jacobs, the editor-in-chief of Time, noted that Sarandos has been with Netflix for 25 years. He then posed a question to him: “If you were to move to another position, would you prefer to manage Saturday Night Live or Disney?” To this, Sarandos responded promptly: “I’d choose Saturday Night Live.

Jacobs then asked who should replace Bob Iger, Disney’s CEO, and Sarandos has “no idea.”

Previously, Sarandos had expressed his doubt about taking over from Iger, stating to the Wall Street Journal in October: “It’s not something that’s even on my radar.

He added, “I find it challenging to endorse this program to a firm whose industry I’m not fully familiar with, particularly their unique corporate environment and values.

In the meantime, who might succeed Lorne Michaels? It’s been whispered that SNL alum Tina Fey could be the one to take over, and Michaels himself has mentioned that she “could easily” do it. Furthermore, in a recent cover story for The Hollywood Reporter, Fey acknowledged how much of an irreplaceable mentor Michaels has been to her.

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2025-04-24 02:54