Skydance Pauses New Spending On Jeremy Strong 9/11 First Responders Drama Series Amid Uncertainty Over Paramount Merger Approval

Skydance is pausing production on its highly anticipated drama series, *9/12*, which was budgeted for the proposed $8 billion Paramount takeover. The series, inspired by 9/11 accounts and featuring Jeremy Strong and Tobias Lindholm, now faces a funding freeze as Skydance execs focus on other priorities like upcoming shows such as *Ride or Die* and *Brothers*. Meanwhile, the FCC’s 180-day review for the merger is nearing completion, raising concerns among Skydance about potential regulatory hurdles.