Disney is currently looking to find some new blood to succeed longtime CEO Bob Iger, and out of the possible candidates, EA’s Andrew Wilson is reportedly being considered for the role.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Disney is looking at bringing in external candidates, and Wilson’s name has appeared alongside other notable business persons like Disney Entertainment co-chairman Dana Walden, Disney parks chairman Josh D’Amaro, ESPN chairman Jimmy Pitaro, and Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman.
EA has also had a long relationship with Disney, as the Star Wars games developed by the company have sold over 52 million copies combined and have generated more than $3 billion in revenue. Currently, EA is also working on new Star Wars and Marvel titles, like a Star Wars Jedi threequel, Iron Man, and Black Panther games.