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The Iger Shocker

Notes, intrigues, and analysis from across Hollywood on Iger’s un-retirement, Chapek’s defenestration, and the future of Disney after the corporate shakeup of the decade.

Bob Iger
A Sunday night dagger of a press release announced that Bob Iger would return as C.E.O. of Disney, taking over from his hand-picked successor, Bob Chapek. Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images
Matthew Belloni
November 21, 2022

So… was it the beard? By now you’ve seen the legitimately shocking news that Bob Chapek, the embattled and recently hirsute Disney C.E.O., has been replaced by Bob Iger, the 71-year-old former weatherman and mostly beloved Disney C.E.O. A Sunday night dagger of a press release thanked Chapek for his service and promised that Iger would lead for two years to “set the strategic direction for renewed growth.” That’s the C-suite version of death by firing squad. Truly amazing stuff.