WME Merges Film Literary and Talent Teams Under One Division, Names New Leaders

Talent agency WME has joined its motion picture literary and talent departments into one Motion Picture division, according to a Variety report published on 9 November 2026.

The literary side of an agency represents writers, while the talent side represents actors, directors and other on-screen and behind-camera people. Bringing the two together under one roof means one leadership structure for both. Andrew Dunlap, Doug Lucterhand and Sarah Self will lead the expanded department. WME's Literary Media and Production departments will also formally become part of it.

Erin Junkin has taken on television talent in addition to her existing job. She continues to co-lead the scripted TV department with Tom Wellington. Scripted means shows written in advance, as opposed to unscripted formats such as reality and factual programmes.

Will Ward has been promoted to Head of WME Fashion. He oversees IMG Models, The Wall Group and Art + Commerce. He remains the leader of WME's Brand Partnerships division, which arranges deals between brands and the people and companies the agency represents.

Rebecca Sanhueza is moving her focus to become president of Pantheon Media Group, which makes unscripted content. She will keep a role as a strategic partner for WME Fashion.

Romola Ratnam has been elevated to head WME's London office. In that role she oversees operations and strategic direction. She also oversees the agency group's Impact, Inclusion and Advocacy teams.

Each move puts a named executive into a new or larger role, and several of the titles now sit inside the same division. The changes were announced as internal promotions and restructuring. Anyone working with WME's film, television or fashion teams will now find those people under the new structure.