The terrible perfect storm has arrived in Hollywood with the official announcement of the actors’ strike on July 13, which follows the writers’ strike that took place in May, the film and television industry is plunged into an unprecedented crisis, because while the The directors union managed to reach a satisfactory agreement, the actors were not so lucky and decided to take drastic measures.
The impact of this strike was felt immediately, halting virtually all filming in progress in Hollywood, with the exception of some independent productions. and here we tell you which are some of the series and movies that could be delayed or even canceled if the prospects do not improve.
Movies and series that could be delayed or canceled due to the actors’ strike
“Stranger Things”
The story of Eleven and her friends will have to wait until the strike is resolved, which is a serious problem for the grand finale of one of the most successful series in history for Netflix, because as time goes on, the protagonists each time move on. further. away from the age their characters are in the story, so if the strike continues, fans are speculating that the series could be canceled for good.
‘cut’
The production of the second season of this drama series for Apple TV + has also stopped, and what’s worse is that for months it was rumored that there were differences between the showrunners, which contributed to the interruption of the recordings before the start of the strike. outside.
“The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Errant Knight”
The “Game of Thrones” prequel has halted pre-production since May in solidarity with the writers’ strike, and George RR Martin, author of the saga, has voiced his support for the cause and anticipates a possible prolonged strike. which would further delay the release of the spin-off.
“Deadpool 3”
Much has been said about this highly anticipated Marvel premiere that will see Hugh Jackman’s big return as Wolverine. However, its release could also be affected by the filming break.
‘Bad’
A TV series affected by the strike. Despite the producers’ displeasure, the fourth season of ‘Evil’ has been put on hold for several months due to the team’s involvement in the protest.
“Hacks”
The third season of this hit HBO series, which explores the world of writing in the entertainment industry, had to halt production since May after the writers’ strike. Co-creator Jen Statsky said there was no other choice, stressing the importance of writing at all stages of the creative process.
‘blade’
The Marvel movie has faced many problems since its inception and now it has been forced to stop in the middle of the production of the second season. There is uncertainty as to whether the project will ever hit theaters or be canceled outright.
“American Horror Story: Delicate”
Season 12 of the Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk series has also been affected. Production has been halted due to the team’s involvement in the studio fight, resulting in the cancellation of this new season starring Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts.
“yellowtails”
The third season of this series had to be stopped after only one day of writing due to the strike in May, Ashley Lyle, co-creator of the series, expressed her excitement to return once a fair deal is reached, but after the new actors’ strike it is not known if the project will see the light of day.
‘Sandman’
The series based on Neil Gaiman’s comics is on hiatus during production on its second season. The author had said in May that the delay would depend on the length of the strike.
‘Andor’
Tony Gilroy, showrunner of the series, announced that he is no longer involved in the production of the second season of ‘Andor’. Although the scripts are written, their absence has affected the casting and the choice of the soundtrack. The series may stop at some point if Disney wants to maintain its quality.
Moreover, other productions like ‘Big Mouth’, ‘Abbott College’, ‘Good Omens’, ‘Cobra Kai’, ‘Billions’ and various budget films have also been affected by the Hollywood writers’ strike.
The Hollywood actors’ strike could last months
And it is that with more than 160 thousand actors affected, not only the filming of major films and series is interrupted, but also the participation of actors in advertising and promotion of premieres, which means that there will be no red carpets or appearances. at iconic events like Comic-Con.
It is worth mentioning that a general strike of this magnitude has not occurred since the 1960s, when both writers and actors completely paralyzed Hollywood for more than a month.
Unlike the short actors’ strike in 1986, which lasted just 14 hours, this time the strike is expected to be record-breaking and last several months, surpassing the three-month duration recorded in 1980.
Studios have adopted the tactic of waiting for thousands of people to experience financial hardship before sitting down to negotiate again. We are on the cusp of radical change in Hollywood, and the actors’ strike is accelerating that transformation process, but amid the anxiety and anticipation, movie and TV fans will have to wait for Hollywood to come to terms. to end this strike and allow the cameras to roll again.
Source: univision
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
