On Sunday night, the nation was shocked after The Walt Disney Company announced that Bob Chapek, 62, would step down as the company’s CEO, and that Robert A. Iger, 71, would return to run the company, effective immediately.
Mr. Iger previously served as Disney’s CEO from 2005 to 2020 and is considered one of the best leaders in Hollywood history, especially among the Disney community. He has agreed to a two-year contract.
Now, many celebrities are speaking out about the shocking move, many supporting Iger and his return.
Hollywood Reacts To Bob Iger’s Return
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Josh Gad, best known for voicing Olaf in Disney’s “Frozen,” shared the news on Instagram, writing, “The King is back!! Welcome back @disney to the greatest man in the business.”
Disney fanatic and “Full House” actor John Stamos commented on Gad’s post, writing, “Here, here!!!!” And film director Marianna Palka also commented, “I love Bob very much. A skillful optimist & full of imagination reflecting Walt disney himself.”
Michael Eisner, former CEO of Disney, Tweeted about the move, write “Welcome back to Disney, @RobertIger!”
And Disney Animator Matt Braly, who is the creator of the Disney+ animated series “Amphibia,” tweeted “I can’t tell you how happy the entire animation industry is to see this guy go.”
Bob Iger Speaks On His Return
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News of Bob Iger returning as CEO broke shortly after the 71-year-old sent an email to Disney employees.
“It is with great gratitude and humility – and, I must admit, a little awe – that I write to you this evening with the news that I am returning to The Walt Disney Company as CEO,” Iger began.
The 71-year-old went on to highlight some of the gains and growth across the company, explaining, “When I look at the creative success of our teams across our Studios, Disney General Entertainment, ESPN and International, the rapid growth of our streaming services, reshoots and extraordinary turnarounds common to our Parks, the continued great work of ABC News, and so many other accomplishments across our business, I am in awe of your accomplishments and I am excited to begin many new endeavors with you.”
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Over the past several years, The Walt Disney Company has implemented many shutdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic, as well as implemented many new procedures, including the Park Pass reservation system for Walt Disney World and Disneyland Parks, and the paid Disney Genie+ system that allows Guests to bypass attraction routes.
“I know this company has asked a lot of you over the past three years, and the times certainly remain quite challenging, but as you’ve heard me say before, I’m an optimist, and if I’ve learned one thing from the years- my year at Disney. , it’s that even in the face of uncertainty – perhaps especially in the face of uncertainty – our employees and Cast Members achieve the impossible,” Iger continued in his email to Disney employees.
“You will hear more from me and your leaders tomorrow and in the coming weeks. In the meantime, let me say a big thank you for all you do. Disney holds a special place in the hearts of people around the world thanks to you, and your dedication to this company and its mission to bring joy to people through great storytelling inspires me every day,” he concluded.
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