Christopher Nolan, director who is about to launch the long-awaited film Oppenheimersupports actors and writers taking a step back from filmmaking as union strikes by actors and writers continue.
During the premiere of Oppenheimer — Nolan’s new film — in London, the cast left before screenings due to the impending actors’ union strike (SAG-AFTRA). The director is now sharing his thoughts on the meaning of the strike.
What happened?
Christopher Nolan on strike
When asked if he would write any new films during the strike, he told BBC News:
There is no way. It is very important that everyone understands that this is a crucial moment in the relationship between working people and Hollywood. It’s not about me or the stars of my film. It’s not about me, nor about the stars of my film.
Christopher Nolan at BBC News
When Nolan took the stage at the premiere of Oppenheimer in London, he acknowledged that the actors had to leave “to write their protest placards”.
“I have to acknowledge the work of our incredible cast, led by Cillian Murphy,” Nolan said. “The list is huge: Robert Downey Jr, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Florence Pugh, Kenneth Branagh, Rami Malek and many more… You’ve seen them here on the red carpet before. Sadly, they will be writing their own protest manifestos for what we believe is an impending SAG strike, joining one of my unions, the Writers Guild, in the fight for fair wages for their union’s working members.
Oppenheimer will hit Brazilian theaters next Thursday, July 20.
With information from BBC news.
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