negotiations SAG-AFTRAThe leading association of film, television and radio actors in the United States, with studios and streaming platforms they did not bear fruit. 97.91% of the members of the association voted to allow the strike if an agreement could not be reached. there is a union 160,000 members And They are not just movie and television actors., also includes radio and television reporters, presenters, announcers, singers, stunt performers, voice actors, and advertisers. industry Hollywoodgenerating more than 170,000 million euros in revenue, may be paralyzed.
Without ‘Euphoria’ by 2026
The actors’ strike would almost completely affect the operation of the film and television industry, because I would add to the authors’they carry 71-day strike and this demands improved working conditions. Their boycott has affected numerous films and television series. For example, they have been Postponed meetings for fourth installment of ‘Spider-Man’‘ premiere Euphoria season 3 delayed to 2026 or the fourth season’Emily in Paris‘.
Players are requesting average salary increase And protection against artificial intelligence. They also condemn their entry. movies and series on streaming platforms meant a significant loss of revenue.
Farewell to red carpets… and farewell to festivals?
Players’ strike will create Millionaires lose It has a huge economic impact for the Hollywood industry. However, the interruption of the actors does not only affect the shooting or pre-production of the films, as with the screenwriters, but also promotions of films on red carpets, photography of festivals and awards.
Hours after the Emmy nominations were announced in September, this can be overridden. Another recent event that will be heavily impacted by the player’s stoppage is, San Diego Comic-Con. In the last players’ strike in the 1980s, the players Boycotts Emmy premiere. The measure may have consequences on the film festival calendar starting in September because, What would the Venice Mostra or San Sebastian Festival be without the big Hollywood stars guaranteeing media shots?
No promotions for movies and TV shows. ‘Late night’ programs to be boycotted where actors are invited for an interview. According to that New York Times: “The effects of the double blow will be seen on your televisions very soon. chain programming repeats and proliferation of reality shows”.
historical background
An actor strike in 2023 would be the first time against the film and television industry since 1980, and the first time actors and screenwriters strike simultaneously since 1960, when Ronald Reagan was president of the Screen Actors Guild. There hasn’t been a major SAG-AFTRA strike lasting three months and three days since 1980.