Hollywood strike: no filming, no interviews…all the things actors are no longer allowed to do

After the writers of the WGA (Writers Guild of America, the union of American screenwriters that protects their copyrights), now Hollywood actors and actresses are on strike against the studios, spurred by SAG-AFTRA (screen). Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists), American professional union of actors.

In the absence of an effective agreement with the AMPTP (Alliance of Film and Television Producers), the two unions are demanding a renewal of rights and working conditions, an increase in fixed and residual wages (royalties), especially in streaming. Content, light casting and framework for using artificial intelligence, manifest hand in hand.

This historic double strike, not seen since 1960, is paralyzing the film and television industry and has already halted many productions. The series world is already being heavily impacted by the WGA strike, as many are on hold.

But since actors have joined the movement, it is another part of the industry that has been affected and this will greatly affect the creation and communication of future films and series.

What was the effect on the actors on strike?

The strike, initiated by SAG-AFTRA, which represents 160,000 performers and media professionals, is therefore calling for tens of thousands of its members in film and television actors to cease all activities covered by the union’s contract beginning July 14.

Among specific examples, actors and actresses can no longer film (in live action or animation), carry out promotional operations in person and on social networks, give interviews, appear on the red carpet of previews, at festivals or conventions, e.g. Like the upcoming Comic-Con in San Diego.

That’s why the cast of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer walked out of the London premiere after the red carpet when the SAG-AFTRA strike was announced. The actors were not present at the cinema for the screening of the film.

But that’s not all, as the artist’s potential activities are at arm’s length and lo and behold, as listed varietyThe list of prohibited for them:

● Work in front of the camera: acting, singing, dancing, doing stunts, flying drones, playing puppets, acting through performance capture or motion capture…

● Off-camera work: post-sync, trailer for film and TV, dubbing, singing, narration (audio description included), stunt coordination…

● Other on- and off-camera work: extras, photo and video stunts, costume and make-up fitting tests, camera rehearsals and tests, body scans, interviews, auditions and castings (included in tiles)…

● Promotion and publicity: press releases, personal appearances, interviews, conventions, festivals, parties (from primaries to ceremonies), billboards, previews, screenings, awards ceremonies, junkets, podcasts, social networks, studio events. ..

● Contracts: negotiation, conclusion or agreement for new work, new merchandising agreement for an already contracted project, creation and use of digital copies (including old work)…

● Warning: Appear in Trailers for Shutdown Products or other content related to Shutdown Products

The promotional tours for this summer’s highly anticipated major films wrapped up last Thursday with the London premiere.Oppenheimer from Christopher Nolan. The next big festivals, such as Toronto and Venice, will surely operate without actors.

That’s it for the season of ceremonies, with the Emmy Awards just announcing their nominations. The entire industry is at a standstill, with both upcoming films on hold and series on hold.

The question arises for films that are expected in the last quarter of the year, such as Assassins of the Moon, Duna: Part 2, Challengers, Wonka or even Napoleon, which may not be entitled to the usual advertising campaign and this may have a significant impact on their performance in the building or at ceremonies.

It is impossible to say how long this double strike of writers and actors will last. But certain Insiders According to the American media, this may last until autumn.