Los Angeles (USA) (EFE) .
In a joint statement, the Actors Union (SAG-AFTRA) and the Alliance of Film and Television Producers (AMPTP) announced that neither organization “will make comments to the media” during the dialogue process.
The union, which brings together actors and radio and television presenters, has overwhelmingly approved going on strike if an agreement is not reached with the producers to renew the collective agreement, which ends on June 30.
Smell of the Writers Guild
The demands of the actors are similar to those of the Writers Union (WGA), which has been on strike for six weeks, which has paralyzed several productions.
The actors, many of whom have shown their support for the scriptwriters in their struggle with the big studios, are calling for an improvement in wages and working conditions, which they believe have not sufficiently adjusted to inflation and market disruptions. “streaming”.
In addition, there are concerns about the use of AI-generated images and image rights management.
The last time Hollywood actors went on strike was in 2000.
The writers’ strike is already making its effects felt on the industry. Pausing the production of series such as “Stranger Things”, “Cobra Kai” or “The Last of Us”, as well as several television programs.