Las Angeles , September 26 (Reuters) - For actors, who have been on strike since the middle of July, the tentative agreement Hollywood authors made with the big studios and streaming services could serve as a model.
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Actors, who have been on strike since the middle of July, could use the tentative agreement Hollywood writers negotiated with the big studios and streaming services as a model. Concerns about pay equity and limitations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in entertainment are shared by both writers and actors.
A tentative agreement was reached with studios on Sunday by the Writers Guild of America (WGA), which went on strike on May 2. It demands a rise in the minimum wage, more streaming residuals, and guarantees that AI won't be used to damage a writer's reputation. The strike-breaking actors were encouraged by that arrangement and felt that their disagreements with the studios may soon be resolved.
In advance of their final vote to ratify the contract, the WGA announced that writers might resume their jobs on Wednesday. Thus, talk shows may resume airing and writing may continue, but filming won't resume until the actors reach a labour agreement.
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents Walt Disney, Netflix, and other companies, and is represented by the SAG-AFTRA actors union, has not been the subject of negotiations since this summer. Executives from the entertainment sector expressed the expectation that talks could start up again as early as next week.
After the writers' agreement, a studio executive remarked, "SAG shouldn't take long, I'll tell you that." Because labour discussions are sensitive, they asked to remain anonymous.
Performers seek to prevent "digital replicas" created by AI from replacing their likenesses and body of work. Similar to writers, performers desire payment in the form of revenue share that is commensurate with the value they add to streaming.
SAG-AFTRA, however, is also looking to improve in other areas and represents a diverse group of performers, each with their own set of concerns.
Actors demand restrictions on self-taped auditions because they contend they are more expensive than in-person readings and are utilised in casting. To ensure that all performers are treated equally, they are looking for hair and makeup artists who can work with a variety of complexion tones and hair types. Along with other things, actors are requesting more freedom to work during the lengthening gaps between TV show seasons.
There are particular requirements for dancers, singers, background actors, and stunt performers as well.
"Our fight is still going on; it's just getting hotter!" Images of Pedro Pascal, Bob Odenkirk, and other actors at the picket lines were posted by SAG-AFTRA on X on Tuesday night. Because we deserve nothing less, we are dedicated to obtaining a fair deal. Let's keep pushing, keep battling, and show the world our determination!" (Editing by Miral Fahmy; reporting by Lisa Richwine and Dawn Chmielewski in Los Angeles; with additional reporting by Rollo Ross)
