Actor Deepika Padukone won’t be part of the launch of her upcoming movie Project Ok on the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) in wake of the continued strike by the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Radio and Television Artists (SAG-AFTRA) within the US. The actor is a member of SAG-AFTRA, and can, subsequently, give the eagerly-awaited Project Ok occasion a miss. Project K’s first glimpse shall be unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday. Also learn: Kamal Haasan joins Prabhas, Rana Daggubati in US forward of Project K’s first glimpse at San Diego Comic-Con
Deepika Padukone in Hollywood
She made her Hollywood debut with XXX: Return of Xander Cage reverse Vin Diesel in 2017. Earlier this 12 months on the ninety fifth Academy Awards, Deepika had launched Naatu Naatu, the Best Original Song Oscar-winner from SS Rajamouli’s blockbuster RRR.
Deepika Padukone to overlook Project Ok occasion in US
According to news company PTI, which quoted an trade insider, Deepika will miss the occasion and can adhere to SAG-AFTRA pointers for actors amid the strike, which got here into impact final week.
“With the SAG-AFTRA strike underway, the union has specified that actors cannot provide promotional or publicity services. That extends to appearances at conventions, such as the San Diego Comic-Con. Accordingly, as a member of SAG-AFTRA and in line with their membership regulations, Deepika Padukone will not be attending,” the insider advised PTI.
Priyanka Chopra helps SAG-AFTRA strike
Deepika shouldn’t be the primary Indian movie star to specific solidarity with the Hollywood actors union. Recently, actor Priyanka Chopra had additionally lent her help to the strike.
Amid the continued actors and writers’ strike in Hollywood, Priyanka had shared a submit on Instagram. She shared a poster that mentioned ‘SAG-AFTRA strong’ and captioned it, “I stand with my union and colleagues. In solidarity, we build a better tomorrow.”
About SAG-AFTRA strike guidelines
On July 14, Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) formally declared a strike towards studios and streamers.
The actors’ union, which reportedly represents round 160,000 performers, together with movie and tv actors, worldwide, additionally issued an order laying out the foundations its members should observe. During the strike, SAG-AFTRA members can not take part in various actions – movie excursions and promotions to festivals, premieres and award exhibits.
About Project K’s SDCC launch
On the primary day of the SDCC on July 20, Project Ok co-stars Prabhas and Kamal Haasan will unveil the movie’s official title, trailer, and launch date. At the Comic-Con, the movie’s manufacturing banner Vyjayanthi Movies may also host conversations and performances, offering audiences with a glimpse into ‘India’s vibrant tradition and awe-inspiring world of science fiction’.
Project Ok, directed by Nag Ashwin, would be the first-ever Indian movie to debut on the SDCC. Along with Deepika, Prabhas and Kamal Haasan, it additionally stars Amitabh Bachchan, Rana Daggubati and Disha Patani, amongst others.
With PTI inputs
Source: www.hindustantimes.com