A throwback image by which SAG-AFTRA members picketed outdoors Disney Studios. (Courtesy: AFP)
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Hollywood actors and studios, on Wednesday, reached a tentative deal to finish a months-long strike. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) lastly known as off its 118-day-long strike after reaching an settlement with the likes of Disney and Netflix for a brand new three-year contract together with larger pay, and protections in opposition to using synthetic intelligence. A spokesperson instructed AFP, “In a unanimous vote this afternoon, the SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Committee approved a tentative agreement… bringing an end to the 118-day strike.” Due to the strike, a number of shows and films’ release dates were pushed. Of course, Hollywood is happy. Celebrities have expressed their joy and relief on social media. SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher said, “We did it!!!! The Billion+ $ Deal! 3X the last contract! New ground was broken everywhere!Ty sag aftra members for hanging in and holding out for this historic deal! Ty neg comm, strike captains, staff, Duncan & Ray, our lawyers, the IA team, family and friends. Our sister unions for their unrelenting support! And the amptp for hearing us and meeting this moment!”
Hollywood icon George Clooney has also expressed his joy on the history agreement. Fran Drescher, in a conversation with Extra’s Billy Bush, said that she spoke to George Clooney after the strike was called off. As per Fran Drescher, the Ocean series actor told her, “I’d have wager my home and misplaced that you just could not get the deal that you just bought, that you just would not have gotten previous a billion {dollars}.’ And that simply made me so blissful.”
Fran Drescher also spoke about how Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep reacted to the news. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, she said, “Meryl Streep stated to me, ‘This is nice, now go run for president.”
Marvel superhero The Hulk aka Mark Ruffalo has written a special note for SAG-AFTRA on X (formerly Twitter). He said, “When we struggle we win. Congratulations SAG-AFTRA, and take inspiration from fellow union members throughout. No one goes at hand it to us. No politician or CEO. We should struggle for it sadly.”
When we fight we win.
Congratulations @sagaftra, and take inspiration fellow union members all over. No one is going to hand it to us. No politician or CEO. We have to fight for it sadly. #UnionStrong#WorkersUnite#SagAftraStrikehttps://t.co/7GGUh6t5nw
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) November 9, 2023
Global icon Priyanka Chopra has also shared a post to mark the historic day.
Octavia Spencer stated that she is able to resume work. In an announcement on Instagram, she stated, “Ready to work now that the strike is over. Congratulations and thanks to our @sagaftra negotiating committee! Proud to face in solidarity with all SAG members over the past 118 days.”
Jamie Lee Curtis, who won the Oscar in the Best Supporting Actress category for Everything Everywhere All at Once, said on Instagram, “PERSEVERANCE PAYS OFF!”
Oscar-winning actress Jessica Chastain said that she is “proud of SAG-AFTRA and our incredible leadership, Fran Drescher, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, and the thousands of members who stood in solidarity. Thank you to our sister unions who showed up in solidarity. Let’s get back to work!”
Giving a shout-out to the negotiation committee, she added, “Hats off to our negotiating committee… We have achieved a deal of extraordinary scope that includes “above-pattern” minimum compensation increases, unprecedented provisions for consent and compensation that will protect members from the threat of AI, and for the first time establishes a streaming participation bonus.”
As of 12:01 a.m. PT on Nov. 9, our strike is officially suspended! So proud of @sagaftra, our incredible leadership, Fran Drescher, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, and the thousands of members who stood in solidarity. Thank you to our sister unions who showed up in solidarity. Let’s get… pic.twitter.com/viICJwtXan
— Jessica Chastain (@jes_chastain) November 9, 2023
Now, look at Joe Russo’s fun post on X (formerly Twitter).
The perfect encapsulation of 191 Days of Hollywood Strikes. pic.twitter.com/YwzaVCjzIk
— Joe Russo (@joerussotweets) November 9, 2023
Alec Baldwin has shared a video on Instagram to congratulate “every individual, on either side, who’re liable for this nice event.”
Actor Kevin Bacon celebrated the historic day by recreating the Footloose dance video. The Herbert Ross directorial was launched in 1984.
Strike over! @sagaftrapic.twitter.com/BshR7GIwGZ
— Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) November 10, 2023
Jon Lindstrom, in a video message on X (formerly Twitter). said, he is “so grateful and hopeful now that the actors’ strike has ended.”
So grateful and hopeful now that the actors strike has ended. I send my sincere thanks to everyone in @sagaftra@WGAWest & @WGAEast who stood strong and persevered. Let’s hope this means the future is bright! #sagaftrastrike#labor@GeneralHospital#hollywood#GH#GH60pic.twitter.com/NhCH1QI504
— Jon Lindstrom (@thejonlindstrom) November 9, 2023
Speaking to reporters at the premiere of The Iron Clam, Zac Efron said, “Incredible. I am so happy we were all able to come to an agreement. Let’s get back to work! Let’s go! I’m so stoked.” Oh yes, he was on the red carpet when the news broke. For context, the makers of The Iron Clam had signed an agreement with SAG-AFTRA for the film’s promotion.
Zac Efron was joined by his co-star Harris Dickinson on the red carpet. After listening to the news, Harris Dickinson told Deadline, “You’re joking, do not inform me that now. Let’s get out of right here and get again to work. That’s nice news, significantly for the crews.
Barbie actor Simu Liu stated that he’s “proud of SAG for continuing to fight for the livelihood of every actor.” He wrote on X (previously Twitter), “The strike is over! I am proud of SAG for continuing to fight for the livelihood of every actor. As someone who used to live below the poverty line, hauled ass to auditions and struggled to live, I have experienced firsthand how these things matter. Bravo and see you on set!”
The strike is over!
I’m pleased with SAG for persevering with to struggle for the livelihood of each actor. As somebody who used to dwell under the poverty line, hauled ass to auditions and struggled to dwell, I’ve skilled firsthand how this stuff matter. Bravo and see you on set! pic.twitter.com/xljTyV7DNm
— Simu Liu (@SimuLiu) November 9, 2023
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, who is understood for her position in Never Have I Ever, stated, “Lol I’m so dumb, lemme just not say anything and wait like a few more hours. Then you guys can get all my opinions on the new movies I’ve seen that I’ve enjoyed during the strike
lol I’m so dumb, lemme just not say anything rn and wait like a few more hours. Then you guys can get all my opinions on the new movies I’ve seen that I’ve enjoyed during the strike
— Maitreyi Ramakrishnan (@ramakrishnannn) November 9, 2023
Filmmaker-author Albert Brooks said he can finally ask people to go and watch his documentary.
The SAG strike is over!! I can finally say it: watch my documentary Saturday night at 8 on HBO/MAX! I can’t wait for you to see it! Couldn’t say a word until now!!https://t.co/SxOPJmSrfD
— Albert Brooks (@AlbertBrooks) November 9, 2023
Jeremy Allen White, who was also at the premiere of The Iron Clam, said that it is “amazing”. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight, he said, “It makes me feel incredible. I don’t know the details of the deal, but I’m sure that SAG got what we wanted, what they wanted. And I’m so happy too, our crews, they don’t stand to benefit from this agreement, so they just get to go back to work.”
Source: www.ndtv.com