Hollywood actors have initiated a strike after negotiations with motion picture studios collapsed.
The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) announced the strike, joining writers who have already been striking for weeks.
Fran Drescher, the union’s president, stated that studios and streamers are not offering a fair deal after weeks of bargaining.
This marks the first time members have stopped work on productions since 1980.
The strike is over pay, conditions, and concerns regarding the use of artificial intelligence.
Union members and supporters held protests outside major studios and streaming services in various cities.
Celebrities like Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, and Cillian Murphy expressed their support by leaving the premiere of their movie ‘Oppenheimer’ in London.
During the strike, actors will refrain from appearing in films or promoting movies.
Major productions, including Avatar and Gladiator sequels, may be impacted by the shutdown.
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) had already gone on strike in May, leading to significant disruptions in film and TV production in Hollywood.