Disney Risks Losing One of TV's Creative Geniuses in Fox Deal
- Ryan Murphy is said to consider move to Netflix or Amazon
- Creator of ‘Glee’ is said to seek $100 million or more
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Walt Disney Co.’s deal with 21st Century Fox Inc. is creating an opening for competitors to poach one of the most sought-after creative minds in television, a sign of the ripple effects of consolidation in Hollywood.
Ryan Murphy, creator of hits such as “American Horror Story” and “Glee,” is negotiating a new contract, and had been expected to renew his deal at Fox, according to people familiar with the matter. Now he’s giving more thought to a potential jump to a rival when his deal expires in mid-2018, said the people, who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations. A move to an online service such as Netflix Inc. and Amazon.com Inc. is possible, they said.