A new lawsuit alleges that Hallmark executive VP of programming Lisa Hamilton Daly told her staff she did not want to cast “old people” anymore, per a newly filed age discrimination lawsuit filed against the company.
The suit was filed by former casting director Penny Perry, 79, who was fired in April after nine years with the company. Perry claims that Hamilton Daly repeatedly said she was “too long in the tooth,” and was hoping to replace her with “new talent.”
“We need to bring in someone who knows more young talent,” the exec allegedly said, adding that the network’s leading stars were “aging out.”
The suit specifies that Hamilton Daly made comments about actresses Holly Robinson Peete, 60, and Lacey Chabert, 42. She allegedly called the women “old talent” who should be “replaced.” Both stars appeared in Christmas movies and shows on the Hallmark…
