Lucas Manfredi is a TV Business reporter at TheWrap, writing about the programming, executives and trends in the television and streaming industries. Prior to joining the TheWrap in November 2022, he spent four years at Fox Business as a production assistant and a reporter on its digital team. He has a Bachelor of Science in Television-Radio production from Ithaca College and can be reached at lucas.manfredi@thewrap.com.
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Josh Gad Confirms ‘Central Park’ Is ‘Sadly Done’ at Apple TV+
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Verizon to Offer Ad-Supported Netflix, Max Bundle for $10 a Month
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