Los Angeles is coming to grips with a studio merger many residents and workers didn’t want. Politicians and rank-and-file employees who feared a Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal are now hoping concessions will soften the impact on the local entertainment industry.

The proposed merger has drawn concern across L.A., where thousands of jobs depend on studio productions. Workers worried about layoffs and reduced output had voiced opposition, but with the deal advancing, attention has shifted to securing protections.

Elected officials are pushing for commitments to preserve jobs and maintain production levels in the region. The merger’s impact on Los Angeles remains uncertain, but stakeholders are focused on mitigating fallout for the city’s entertainment workforce.