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Meanwhile, Disney is reportedly exploring external candidates as well, which marks a shift from its historical tendency to promote internally. According to The Wall Street Journal, executives like Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts (EA), are being considered. The idea of hiring someone from outside traditional media or entertainment circles has sparked mixed reactions. Gamers and Disney enthusiasts alike have expressed skepticism—some worried that bringing in an external outsider might not align with Disney’s creative and cultural legacy.