Los Angeles, CA – Comedian Bill Maher made a significant career move by parting ways with his long-time agency CAA. The decision came after Maher was noticeably absent from CEO Bryan Lourd’s exclusive Oscars party over the weekend. Sources close to the situation revealed that Maher was upset over being left off the guest list for Lourd’s star-studded event, which included A-listers like J.J. Abrams, Margot Robbie, Bob Iger, and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Maher’s absence from the CAA party the night before, which was dedicated to celebrating the agency’s Oscar nominees, also fueled his frustration. Instead of attending the CAA gathering, Maher opted to attend a different agency’s event. The host of “Real Time with Bill Maher” had been working with CAA for more than twenty years, but the recent snub led to the decision to part ways, despite the agency’s successful negotiation of two additional seasons for Maher’s show.
The split means that Maher’s show will continue until 2026 without CAA representing him, a significant change for the long-time partnership. Maher’s departure from CAA follows a series of high-profile events that showcased the tensions within the entertainment industry. The move reflects Maher’s dissatisfaction with how things unfolded, especially after such a long and successful working relationship with the agency.
While Maher’s decision to leave CAA may come as a surprise to some, it highlights the complexities of the entertainment business and the importance of maintaining relationships in such a competitive industry. As Maher moves forward with a new representation, the industry will be watching closely to see how this change impacts his career and future projects.