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Why are Hollywood actors striking
For several weeks now, first screenwriters and then actors in Hollywood have been on strike to demand a series of improvements for their jobs.
As far as screenwriters are concerned, the agitations of those who work for studios such as Amazon, Apple, Discovery-Warner, Netflix, NBC Universal, Sony and Paramount started in May 2023. They are demanding higher wages and pensions and fair compensation for those who work for streaming.
In addition to protesting about economic conditions and copyright management, the actors are very concerned about the future use of Artificial Intelligence, which could put the jobs of so many at risk.
Screenwriters and actors on strike in America
For several weeks now, first screenwriters and then actors in Hollywood have been on strike to demand a series of improvements for their jobs.As far as screenwriters are concerned, unrest began in May 2023 among those working for studios such as Amazon, Apple, Discovery-Warner, Netflix, NBC Universal, Sony and Paramount.
What they ask
Screenwriters, in particular, are demanding higher salaries and pensions and fair compensation for those who work for streaming. In addition to protesting about economic conditions and copyright management, the actors are very concerned about the future use of Artificial Intelligence, which could put the jobs of so many at risk.
The situation of the actors
There are many actors, with millionaire cachets, who are supporting the striking writers and actors. Not all professionals, of course, can boast the same cachets: many actors, for instance, have salaries at the limit of survival.
Hollywood stars support protests
Among the Hollywood stars who are supporting the strike are Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Robert Downey Jr and Matt Damon, i.e. the entire cast of Christopher Nolan's latest film 'Oppenheimer', who walked out of the film premiere in London precisely to support the protests. But there are indeed many Hollywood stars who support the strike. Most recently Tom Cruise.
The consequences that the strike could have
Obviously, the strike is expected to have heavy repercussions throughout the industry in the coming months. The actors' participation in festivals (Venice, for example) could be at risk, but the release of films and TV series in cinemas and on streaming platforms could also be delayed. Many productions would currently be blocked, such as the final season of the record-breaking TV series 'Stranger Things'.