Fireside Media

Hollywood in the Agentic Era: How Talent Representatives Are Evolving to Serve and Protect Artists

Forum Stage
December 10, 2025 3:25 - 3:40PM

A candid conversation with Chris Jacquemin, Head of Digital Strategy at WME, the world’s preeminent talent agency, on how the agency is responding to AI and ongoing technological disruption on behalf of its clients. Chris will discuss the potential advancements, such as lowering the barriers to entry and streamlined workflows, as well as the need for artist protections. Chris will break down past evolutions, including how YouTube unlocked new formats and career paths, and look at the next wave and how we should prepare. Chris will also share how WME evaluates technology partners for its clients. Attendees will leave with guidance on what’s really happening in Hollywood around AI, and how to prepare for the future.

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