Craig Mazin Withdraws From WGA Elections Over Family Medical Issue

“Chernobyl” creator Craig Mazin announced that he would withdraw from the upcoming leadership elections for the Writers Guild of America on Wednesday, citing “a medical issue with an immediate family member” in a statement sent by the Guild. Mazin had been running for vice president against incumbent Marjorie David and Carl Gottlieb. Mazin has declined to comment beyond his statement. “I am regrettably withdrawing from the race. Due to a medical issue with an immediate family member that will require more of my attention and care in the next year than I had expected. I would have loved to serve, but I will not be able to,” read the statement. Also Read: Writers Guild Negotiates Fee-Free Package Deal With Mid-Sized ATA Agency Kaplan Stahler “As the election season continues, I hope we can all keep these beautiful, final words from the late screenwriter Don Rhymer in mind: ‘Focus on the good.'” Mazin had served as the running mate to Phyllis Nagy, who is running for WGA president against incumbent David A. Goodman. Both Nagy and Mazin have criticized the current leadership’s handling of the dispute with talent agencies over packaging fees, which has prompted a series of lawsuits filed by...