Kayla is a senior reporter at TheWrap, covering the business and content of the creator ecosystem as well as streaming and linear television. Before joining TheWrap in 2023, she was the Senior TV Reporter at Decider, the New York Post’s entertainment vertical that focuses on the streaming industry. Kayla is also a member of the Television Critics Association.
Experience:
Resides In:
New York, NY
Education:
Kayla received her Bachelor of Arts in Writing and Publication Studies from Clemson University. She also has a minor in Business Administration and studied at Oxford University for a term.
-
YouTube Sets New Series and Specials From Trevor Noah, Ms. Rachel, Deestroying, Dhar Mann and More
The platform announced the new additions as part of its first Creator Premieres showcase on Thursday
-
Jared Padalecki Medical Drama in the Works at CBS From ‘Walker’ EP
The series comes from Anna Fricke
-
Creatorverse: Gaming Is Bridging the Gap Between Creators and Hollywood
Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft are making moves to combine these disparate ecosystems
Available to WrapPRO members
Columns
Available to WrapPRO members
-
How ‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ Embraced South Carolina to Tell Hulu’s Chilling True Crime Saga
Co-creators Erin Lee Carr and Michael D. Fuller tell TheWrap why the location was so important
-
Creators Are Nearly Twice as Likely to Experience Suicidal Thoughts, New Study Finds
Creators 4 Mental Health also found that 69% of those surveyed experienced financial insecurity as a result of their work
-
Netflix’s In-Person, IP-Filled Playground Will Keep Up With What’s Trending
Netflix House, the streamer’s first permanent in-person experience, is free to enter and designed to keep visitors coming back
Available to WrapPRO members
Business
Available to WrapPRO members
-
Roblox Opens IP Licensing to All Partners, Letting More Creators Make Games About Top Properties | Exclusive
Since the platform opened the option in July, the “Squid Game”-inspired “Ink Game” has been played over 2.6 billion times
-
Paramount Says 600 Employees Took Voluntary Severance Over Return-to-Office Push
The five-day-a-week mandate applied to employees in New York City and Los Angeles that were vice presidents or below
-
‘Pluribus’ Star Rhea Seehorn Wants You to Ask Questions
The actress tells TheWrap why she said yes to Vince Gilligan’s Apple TV drama before seeing a script
-
Hartbeat’s ‘What’s Cookin’ Good Lookin’ Season 2 to Premiere in November | Exclusive
Justina Valentine and Conceited will return with eight new episodes
-
‘The Tonight Show’ Celebrates ‘Wicked’ Week With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Appearances
The event will kick off with a special post-Sunday Night Football edition of the NBC staple
-
Creatorverse: As Creators Leave Hollywood, States Could Soon Flash Tax Breaks to Woo Them
Hollywood’s entertainment hubs are proving to be slow to adapt to digital content
Available to WrapPRO members
Business
Available to WrapPRO members
-
Education and ‘Bespoke’ Deals Are Key to UTA Landing the Biggest Unscripted Projects in Hollywood
Office With a View: Co-Heads of Unscripted TV David Kirsch and Geoff Suddleson talk about deals and what’s next for unscripted
Available to WrapPRO members
Interviews
Available to WrapPRO members
-
Nexstar CEO Says $6.2 Billion Tegna Deal Doesn’t Mean the Company Is ‘Forever Done With Acquisitions’
The local TV giant will purchase its competitor in a deal that will take place in the second half of 2026
-
Whalar Group’s The Lighthouse Opens Brooklyn Creator Campus With 2-Day Festival | Exclusive
The unveiling of the 34,000-square-foot creator space will feature appearances from Danny Brown, Ana Gasteyer, Amber Tamblyn and more
