Brian Williams Set to Make Shock Return to Anchor Chair
Brian Williams’ surprise return to the anchor chair is “imminent” with a source close to the discussions telling the Daily Beast that the veteran newsman is set to sign a deal with Amazon Prime Video for an Election Night special.
Williams, 65, has not anchored a program on-air since he abruptly resigned from NBC in 2021. Now, his surprising return from the television wilderness appears set to take place at Amazon as the streaming giant makes its first foray into the breaking news space.
“It’s a reimagining of a traditional election night,” the well-placed source told the Daily Beast, adding that the program would not call the results of the 2024 election, but would include “comprehensive coverage” and have access to the same information as traditional news organizations.