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Earlier this week, SAG-AFTRA released Halloween guidelines for members participating in the strike. To demonstrate solidarity while celebrating, actors were advised to avoid costumes inspired by struck content such as Barbie, Wednesday Addams, and Marvel superheroes. Instead, they were encouraged to choose generic characters like ghosts or zombies.
Following the release of these guidelines, many guild members criticized the restrictions. In response, SAG-AFTRA clarified their intent, stating that the guidance was issued based on questions from content creators and members. They emphasized that the guidelines do not apply to anyone’s children and reaffirmed their commitment to negotiating a fair deal for their members.
The clarification came after celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Mandy Moore expressed their disagreement with the rules. Reynolds took to Twitter, sarcastically mentioning his intention to label his 8-year-old daughter a “scab” for the night. Moore used her Instagram Stories to call out SAG-AFTRA, urging them to negotiate in good faith and find a fair deal that would allow everyone in the industry to get back to work.
With the SAG-AFTRA strike nearing the 100-day mark, members have noted that this is the longest strike in the TV and theatrical agreement’s history. It is the second-longest strike in the union’s overall history, with the longest being the 6-month-long SAG strike in 2000. Brendan Bradley, a strike captain at Paramount, described the moment as “historic” and emphasized the importance of fighting for victories across all categories of workers.
