Actors join writers in a double strike bringing Hollywood to a standstill. Among some of the big names spotted on the picket lines were Susan Sarandon, Jason Sudeikis, Mandy Moore, Sanaa Lathan, Anthony Rapp, Uzo Aduba, Kendrick Sampson and Merritt Wever.
, the bargaining group representing major studios.
The AMPTP has placed the blame on the actors union for not reaching a deal. SAG-AFTRA “dismissed our offer of historic pay and residual increases, substantially higher caps on pension and health contributions, audition protections, shortened series option periods, a groundbreaking AI proposal that protects actors’ digital likenesses and more,” AMPTP spokesman Scott Rowe said Thursday.
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