Dungey’s rise seems unstoppable, as the entertainment industry leader is poised to take over Warner Bros. Discovery’s U.S. TV networks beginning next year. Her track record at WBD, as well as at Netflix and ABC, is as someone who has championed inclusion on screen and off. WBTV scripted series include the highly celebrated “Abbott Elementary” and “Ted Lasso.” Now David Zaslav is looking to Dungey to turn her magic touch to the evolving WBD linear TV business.
What does work-life balance mean to you? The phrase implies that there’s a moment where everything is perfectly aligned, which is why I dislike it. Life is in constant motion and we need to give ourselves grace about that. Some weeks might sway more toward work and some less, and that’s okay.
Advice I would give a recent graduate: Be curious. Let your genuine interests guide your path and know that career growth is not always a straight line. And don’t be afraid to use your voice.
Who would play you in a movie about your life? Olivia Pope is a personal hero of mine, so I’ve got to say Kerry Washington.