Casey Wasserman to sell talent agency after links to Ghislaine Maxwell exposed in Epstein files

Casey Wasserman, a prominent Hollywood talent agent, is selling his agency after the release of documents revealed suggestive communications with Ghislaine Maxwell. The decision follows client departures, including Chappell Roan and Abby Wambach, who cited conflicting moral values. Wasserman stated he was stepping aside to avoid being a distraction and will focus on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where he remains chair despite the controversy. The Olympic committee reviewed the allegations and found Wasserman's relationship with Epstein and Maxwell did not exceed publicly documented information. Mike Watts will oversee the agency's day-to-day operations during the transition.

Casey Wasserman is reportedly selling his talent agency after documents revealed his past association with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The documents showed Wasserman flew on Epstein's plane and exchanged emails with Maxwell in 2003, leading to several high-profile clients leaving the agency. Wasserman stated he became a "distraction" and expressed regret for his past interactions, which occurred before Maxwell's crimes were known. While Wasserman has not been accused of any wrongdoing, the controversy prompted his decision to sell the LA-based agency. He will remain chairman of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics after a review found his relationship with Maxwell was limited and he cooperated with the investigation.

Pop star Chappell Roan announced on Monday that she has dropped Wasserman, the talent agency led by Casey Wasserman, due to his past email exchanges with Ghislaine Maxwell. The emails, revealed in recently released Epstein files, were described as flirtatious and occurred in 2003. Wasserman, who leads the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics effort, has apologized for communicating with Maxwell before her crimes were known and denied any personal or business relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Roan stated her decision reflects a need for representation that aligns with her values and supports artist safety and dignity. Wasserman's agency has not yet commented on the matter. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for sex trafficking of a minor.