After an arduous and momentous five-month-long strike, screenwriters and Hollywood studios have reached a tentative agreement, bringing the US show business industry back to life. The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) announced yesterday (Sept. 24) that a deal has been reached with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) after 146 days of striking. The details of the contract have not yet been disclosed, but the union expressed its satisfaction with the terms offered.
In a letter to its members, the WGA wrote according to Deadline, “We can say, with great pride, that this deal is exceptional—with meaningful gains and protections for writers in every sector of the membership. What remains now is for our staff to make sure everything we have agreed to is codified in final contract language.”
If ratified, the new contract, negotiated over five days of talks with studio representatives last week, will be effective for the next three years. While ratification is likely, it is not guaranteed. Until then, union members will remain on strike.
The WGA has suspended its picketing and is now urging its members to join the striking colleagues in the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) union. This support would be beneficial for the actors as SAG-AFTRA has yet to reach an agreement with the studios, causing work for screenwriters to remain stagnant even if their own deal is approved.
Shows that can start up as soon as studios and screenwriters reach a deal
Late-night talk shows, including “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” could resume once the new agreement takes effect. Daytime shows like “The Drew Barrymore Show” (which sparked its own controversy by breaking the strike and starting up before a deal was reached) and “The Jennifer Hudson Show” might also make a quick return.
However, larger productions such as the fifth season of “Stranger Things” and the franchise film “Deadpool 3” remain hindered as SAG-AFTRA and studios continue their negotiations. The restarted talk shows would also experience limitations in terms of celebrity guest appearances, given the ongoing actors’ strike.
Nevertheless, the progress made by the WGA could potentially pave the way for a breakthrough in negotiations for the actors’ union. SAG-AFTRA has been closely monitoring the developments with the WGA and stated, “We look forward to reviewing the terms of
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