Jeremy Zimmer on Entertainment in the Age of Covid-19 with Guy Raz | How I Built This | NPR

Since co-founding United Talent Agency in 1991, Jeremy Zimmer has represented some huge stars including Kevin Hart, Mariah Carey, Bill Nye, Will Ferrell and many more. It almost goes without saying that the coronavirus poses unique and serious challenges to the entertainment industry; production is halted and live events are on hold.

Guy Raz talks with the UTA CEO to check on the state of the industry, and how he's adapting to the new realities of life and business.

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