Actors Strike: Ryan Reynolds and Mandy Moore criticize union rules for Halloween costumes

Ryan Reynolds It is Mandy Moore criticized the Hollywood Actors Union (SAG-AFTRA) rules of conduct for members to follow during Halloween – specifically, the ban on costumes referencing films and series for the duration of the actors’ strike. (via E.W.)

The actress of This Is Us posted the headline of the Variety on the subject, questioning whether the measure of SAG-AFTRA was actually necessary for strike negotiations, as “too many people in our industry have been making enormous sacrifices for months.”

Is this some kind of joke? Have mercy, SAG-AFTRA. Is that what’s important right now? We are asking you to negotiate in good faith on our behalf. Go back to the negotiating table and get us a fair deal so we can get back to work. Please and thank you.”

Mandy Moore calls out SAG-AFTRA for strict Halloween costume rules:

“Is this a joke? Come on @sagaftra. This is what’s important? We’re asking you to negotiate in good faith on our behalf. So many folks across every aspect of this industry have been sacrificing mightily for… pic.twitter.com/2LO0THjYm6

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) October 21, 2023

Already Reynolds mocked the Halloween costume rules manual, pointing out how they would affect children. “I’m looking forward to shouting ‘scab!’ in my eight-year-old daughter’s face all Halloween night. She’s not part of the union, but she needs to learn.”

In response to criticism, the SAG-AFTRA released a statement this Friday (20), ensuring that its priority continues to be negotiations with Hollywood studios. In a note released by The Hollywood Reporterthe union claims the rules were published “in response to community members asking us how to support strike action this festive season”.