ITV bosses consider dramatic cast cuts on two MAJOR soaps | UK | News
ITV bosses are said to have prepared large casting segments along their two flagship soaps, and offers one of the ten actors to get an ax as part of new cost -reduction measures.
Both Coronation Street and EMMERDALE can see that the number of scenes per episode is decreasing while trying to shave more than £ 15 million than the ITV total budget.
It was reported that the network of the network fell by 44 percent in the first half of the year, which led to a renewed pressure to restrain production costs.
Sources claim that managers are now inviting soap manufacturers to reduce their growing budgets, and the casting numbers are an important area. Crowning Street Currently, 84 permanent cast, Emmerdale has 70.
A source said: ız We knew it was ruthless. We’ve been on the cards for a while, but now they’re really doing cranks and in front of the soaps.
“They want to save the millions and Corrie and Emirdale are obvious. Very expensive shows.
“Many people who have been there for a long time rely on their income as they have.
Production also suggested that the number of scenes with around 20 around 20 per episode can be cut to reduce attraction costs. In each section, less characters may appear to help keep budgets low.
While some senior players make full -time contracts with salaries, most of them are paid per section, ie that the screen time or general scenes can significantly reduce the removal process.
Recommended changes when applying ITV come when cutting the day program. Good morning Britain– Lorraine– This morning And Loose women All of them were influenced, hundreds of staff left in recent months.
An ITV spokesman, responding to the reports of soap casting reductions, “This is a complete speculation.” He said.
