Giving some clarity to what an actor can and can't do during the strike.
A writer for FX's successful series The Bear, Alex O'Keefe, recently attended the 2023 WGA Awards honoring his show as a nominee. O'Keefe, and the rest of his writing team, won the prestigious award for Best Comedy Series, a testament to the quality of their art that has entertained millions of viewers. However, while accepting that award, Alex O'Keefe had a negative balance in his bank account.
Off-camera work: ADR , voice acting, narration, and stunt coordination are all prohibited activities. In addition, on-set activities like stand-in, photo double, and body double work are not permitted. Rehearsals: Actors are not allowed to attend rehearsals or camera tests, fittings, makeup tests, or any other work affiliated with preparing for studio work.
Activities Permitted by the Strike Network code productions: Many television productions are designated under the union's Network Code; this includes shows like daytime soap operas, "Jeopardy!", and other variety television shows. Audio work: Recording work for audiobooks, voice work for video games, and any language dubbing, and appearing on personal podcasts are permitted.
First, following the studios is effectively crossing a picket line; the entire point of the actors not promoting the films is to exert their agency and importance to the creative process. Second, the SAG strike is effective for not only current SAG members, but anyone who wants to join SAG in the future.
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