US actors' strike: Why are Hollywood stars walking out and what does it mean for film and TV industry?

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Why are actors striking, when will the strike end, and what does this mean for upcoming films and TV shows? Here's everything you need to know about the industrial action due to rock Hollywood

Many would like to see a guarantee that AI will not be used to replace the duties performed by actors, potentially rendering them obsolete.

Series have become shorter, breaks between seasons longer, and the unions say that although series budgets are rising, that increase is not being reflected in the share of the money coming to performers. This cost was previously the responsibility of the casting and production teams, who would set up auditions at a set location themselves and organise the filming of invited actors. But now that's all changed.But SAG-AFTRA says that, after four weeks of intensive talks, film and TV bosses have refused to budge.

 

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