Hollywood actors are on the verge of joining screenwriters in a historical dual-union strike that could disrupt the film and television industry. The contract between the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (SAG-AFTRA) and the studios was set to expire on Friday but has been extended until July 12. If no deal is reached, actors have voted to authorize a strike. Actors such as Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence, and Bob Odenkirk have expressed concern that their leaders may not be pushing hard enough in negotiations. The main issues for actors include shrinking compensation due to streaming platforms, shorter seasons of shows, and the threat of unregulated use of AI. The strike would only involve actors working on television shows and films.
This potential strike by actors follows the ongoing strike by the Writers Guild of America, which has been going on for nearly two months and shows no signs of resolution. The writers are concerned about shrinking staff and lack of future work guarantees. Late-night talk shows and scripted television series have already been affected by the writers’ strike, with some shows going on hiatus and movie productions being paused. If actors join writers in a strike, it would lead to further shutdowns in the industry, delaying forthcoming seasons of television shows and pushing back movie releases. However, the impact on streaming services, reality shows, game shows, and most daytime talk shows would likely be minimal. The Emmy Awards could also be affected if the strikes continue.
Currently, there are no negotiations happening between the striking writers and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents the industry in union negotiations. The writers are demanding better working conditions and guarantees for future work, but the two sides are far apart in their negotiations. Whether a different outcome can be reached with actors in the coming days remains uncertain.
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