In a move that will finally reopen the industry after a historic 118-day pause, actors’ guild SAG-AFTRA has reached a tentative deal with the AMPTP. The strike was lifted November 9th at 12:01 AM PST, allowing actors the chance to return to work immediately, as well as to begin to promote their projects.
While the full details will not be revealed until the SAG-AFTRA National Board has reviewed the agreement, based on the statement alone, it’s clear that president Fran Drescher, the negotiating committee, and all those involved in brokering this deal have secured a significant win for the industry.
The deal will be sent to members for ratification soon, on the recommendation of the negotiating committee. As the industry ramps up once again, the long fight of both the WGA and SAG will be remembered as a major turning point within Hollywood, one that will hopefully ensure a brighter future for all involved.