Hollywood actors are once again in the spotlight as screenwriters and major entertainment studios reach a tentative agreement on a new labor deal. However, the strike can only end once negotiations with tens of thousands of actors are resolved. While the actors’ union has expressed a willingness to negotiate, talks have not been scheduled for over two months. Fran Drescher, the president of the actors’ union, had been quite vocal in her fiery speeches following the strike, but has been quieter in recent weeks. The return to work for workers such as camera operators, makeup artists, and cinematographers depends on a resolution with the actors’ union. Meanwhile, the Writers Guild of America, representing screenwriters, has suspended picketing after reaching a tentative deal. However, actors’ protests will resume, and support from writers can only go so far. Talks between the actors’ union and studios may start next week, but it is a complex process that requires time for both sides to review and strategize based on the writers’ deal. Time is of the essence due to the significant impact on the theatrical box office and the closing TV production window. The strikes by both writers and actors have brought TV and film production to a halt for months, resulting in substantial economic losses. With the writers’ strike nearing an end, attention now turns to the actors, whose demands are similar. Compensation levels and working conditions have been worsened by the rise of streaming, and concerns over the use of artificial intelligence in creating digital replicas of actors’ likenesses remain. However, the actors have additional demands that the studios have resisted, including a revenue-sharing agreement for successful streaming shows and higher wage increases. The actors’ determination during negotiations surprised studio executives, with their list of demands nearly triple the size of previous negotiations. Over 1,000 actors, including Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence, showed support for a strike, leading to the union’s decision to call for one.
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